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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.05, 1,032.41 and 341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.05, 1,032.41 and 341.41 is: 512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.05 : 1,032.41 = 341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.05/1,032.41 = 341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.05x = 1,032.41 × 341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.05x = 352,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,475.10/688.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.28

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