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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.48, 1,032.96 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.48, 1,032.96 and 364.32 is: 546.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.48 : 1,032.96 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.48/1,032.96 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.48x = 1,032.96 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.48x = 376,327.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,327.99/688.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.61

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