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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.28, 1,632.68 and 357.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.28, 1,632.68 and 357.88 is: 536.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.28 : 1,632.68 = 357.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.28/1,632.68 = 357.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.28x = 1,632.68 × 357.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.28x = 584,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,303.52/1,088.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.91

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