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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.29, 1,032.53 and 363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.29, 1,032.53 and 363.68 is: 545.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.29 : 1,032.53 = 363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.29/1,032.53 = 363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.29x = 1,032.53 × 363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.29x = 375,510.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,510.51/688.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.57

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