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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.31, 1,632.50 and 357.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.31, 1,632.50 and 357.80 is: 536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.31 : 1,632.50 = 357.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.31/1,632.50 = 357.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.31x = 1,632.50 × 357.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.31x = 584,106.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,106.71/1,088.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.71

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