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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.48, 1,031.76 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.48, 1,031.76 and 363.48 is: 545.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.48 : 1,031.76 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.48/1,031.76 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.48x = 1,031.76 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.48x = 375,024.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,024.12/687.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.51

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