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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.20, 1,031.28 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.20, 1,031.28 and 358.52 is: 538.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.20 : 1,031.28 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.20/1,031.28 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.20x = 1,031.28 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.20x = 369,734.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,734.51/687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.03

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