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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.51, 1,032.50 and 364.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.51, 1,032.50 and 364.15 is: 546.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.51 : 1,032.50 = 364.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.51/1,032.50 = 364.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.51x = 1,032.50 × 364.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.51x = 375,983.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,983.05/688.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.08

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