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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.53, 1,028.58 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.53, 1,028.58 and 361.18 is: 541.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.53 : 1,028.58 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.53/1,028.58 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.53x = 1,028.58 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.53x = 371,502.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,502.52/686.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.13

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