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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.52, 1,632.80 and 358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.52, 1,632.80 and 358.68 is: 538.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.52 : 1,632.80 = 358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.52/1,632.80 = 358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.52x = 1,632.80 × 358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.52x = 585,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,652.70/1,088.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.03

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