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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.36, 1,029.40 and 357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.36, 1,029.40 and 357.42 is: 535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.36 : 1,029.40 = 357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.36/1,029.40 = 357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.36x = 1,029.40 × 357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.36x = 367,928.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,928.15/687.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.28

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