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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.22, 1,031.67 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.22, 1,031.67 and 363.62 is: 545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.22 : 1,031.67 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.22/1,031.67 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.22x = 1,031.67 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.22x = 375,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,135.85/688.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.08

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