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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.42, 1,632.77 and 358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.42, 1,632.77 and 358.07 is: 537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.42 : 1,632.77 = 358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.42/1,632.77 = 358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.42x = 1,632.77 × 358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.42x = 584,645.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,645.95/1,088.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.15

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