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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.37, 1,032.35 and 336.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.37, 1,032.35 and 336.75 is: 505.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.37 : 1,032.35 = 336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.37/1,032.35 = 336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.37x = 1,032.35 × 336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.37x = 347,642.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,642.18/688.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.03

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