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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.52, 1,632.96 and 357.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.52, 1,632.96 and 357.90 is: 536.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.52 : 1,632.96 = 357.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.52/1,632.96 = 357.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.52x = 1,632.96 × 357.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.52x = 584,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,436.38/1,088.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.91

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