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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.08, 1,631.92 and 357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.08, 1,631.92 and 357.56 is: 536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.08 : 1,631.92 = 357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.08/1,631.92 = 357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.08x = 1,631.92 × 357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.08x = 583,509.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,509.32/1,088.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.27

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