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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.67, 1,633.29 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.67, 1,633.29 and 358.26 is: 537.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.67 : 1,633.29 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.67/1,633.29 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.67x = 1,633.29 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.67x = 585,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,142.48/1,088.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.48

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