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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.49, 1,633.01 and 358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.49, 1,633.01 and 358.07 is: 537.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.49 : 1,633.01 = 358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.49/1,633.01 = 358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.49x = 1,633.01 × 358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.49x = 584,730.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,730.10/1,088.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.20

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