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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.89, 1,028.16 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.89, 1,028.16 and 361.44 is: 541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.89 : 1,028.16 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.89/1,028.16 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.89x = 1,028.16 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.89x = 371,618.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,618.15/685.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.80

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