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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.32, 1,632.68 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.32, 1,632.68 and 358.11 is: 537.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.32 : 1,632.68 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.32/1,632.68 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.32x = 1,632.68 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.32x = 584,670.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,670.87/1,088.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.22

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