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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.24, 1,032.14 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.24, 1,032.14 and 363.44 is: 545.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.24 : 1,032.14 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.24/1,032.14 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.24x = 1,032.14 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.24x = 375,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,120.96/688.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.04

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