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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.80, 1,028.37 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.80, 1,028.37 and 361.08 is: 541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.80 : 1,028.37 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.80/1,028.37 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.80x = 1,028.37 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.80x = 371,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,323.84/685.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.45

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