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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.22, 1,032.56 and 341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.22, 1,032.56 and 341.60 is: 512.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.22 : 1,032.56 = 341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.22/1,032.56 = 341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.22x = 1,032.56 × 341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.22x = 352,727.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,727.55/688.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.52

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