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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.40, 1,632.44 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.40, 1,632.44 and 357.96 is: 536.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.40 : 1,632.44 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.40/1,632.44 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.40x = 1,632.44 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.40x = 584,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,348.22/1,088.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.89

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