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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.65, 1,633.33 and 358.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.65, 1,633.33 and 358.33 is: 537.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.65 : 1,633.33 = 358.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.65/1,633.33 = 358.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.65x = 1,633.33 × 358.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.65x = 585,271.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,271.14/1,088.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.61

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