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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.34, 1,030.38 and 362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.34, 1,030.38 and 362.32 is: 543.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.34 : 1,030.38 = 362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.34/1,030.38 = 362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.34x = 1,030.38 × 362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.34x = 373,327.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,327.28/687.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.15

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