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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.72, 1,028.92 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.72, 1,028.92 and 361.32 is: 542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.72 : 1,028.92 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.72/1,028.92 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.72x = 1,028.92 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.72x = 371,769.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,769.37/685.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.16

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