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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.84, 1,028.28 and 361.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.84, 1,028.28 and 361.36 is: 541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.84 : 1,028.28 = 361.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.84/1,028.28 = 361.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.84x = 1,028.28 × 361.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.84x = 371,579.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,579.26/685.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.79

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