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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.20, 1,032.12 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.20, 1,032.12 and 363.48 is: 545.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.20 : 1,032.12 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.20/1,032.12 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.20x = 1,032.12 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.20x = 375,154.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,154.98/688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.12

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