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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.28, 1,032.54 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.28, 1,032.54 and 363.92 is: 545.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.28 : 1,032.54 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.28/1,032.54 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.28x = 1,032.54 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.28x = 375,761.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,761.96/688.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.94

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