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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.41, 1,031.55 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.41, 1,031.55 and 363 is: 544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.41 : 1,031.55 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.41/1,031.55 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.41x = 1,031.55 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.41x = 374,452.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,452.65/687.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.73

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