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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.64, 1,033.42 and 364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.64, 1,033.42 and 364.24 is: 546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.64 : 1,033.42 = 364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.64/1,033.42 = 364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.64x = 1,033.42 × 364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.64x = 376,412.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,412.90/688.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.60

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