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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.36, 1,030.90 and 358.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.36, 1,030.90 and 358.42 is: 536.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.36 : 1,030.90 = 358.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.36/1,030.90 = 358.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.36x = 1,030.90 × 358.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.36x = 369,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,495.18/688.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.78

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