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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.04, 1,032.16 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.04, 1,032.16 and 363.24 is: 544.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.04 : 1,032.16 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.04/1,032.16 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.04x = 1,032.16 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.04x = 374,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,921.80/688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.91

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