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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.31, 1,632.63 and 357.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.31, 1,632.63 and 357.71 is: 536.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.31 : 1,632.63 = 357.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.31/1,632.63 = 357.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.31x = 1,632.63 × 357.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.31x = 584,006.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,006.29/1,088.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.62

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