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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.68, 1,633.32 and 358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.68, 1,633.32 and 358.18 is: 537.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.68 : 1,633.32 = 358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.68/1,633.32 = 358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.68x = 1,633.32 × 358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.68x = 585,022.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,022.56/1,088.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.37

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