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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.22, 1,632.32 and 357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.22, 1,632.32 and 357.70 is: 536.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.22 : 1,632.32 = 357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.22/1,632.32 = 357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.22x = 1,632.32 × 357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.22x = 583,880.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,880.86/1,088.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.55

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