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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.26, 1,032.52 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.26, 1,032.52 and 363.32 is: 545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.26 : 1,032.52 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.26/1,032.52 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.26x = 1,032.52 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.26x = 375,135.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,135.17/688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.05

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