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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.54, 1,031.58 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.54, 1,031.58 and 363.18 is: 544.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.54 : 1,031.58 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.54/1,031.58 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.54x = 1,031.58 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.54x = 374,649.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,649.22/688.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.12

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