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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.71, 1,633.31 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.71, 1,633.31 and 358.26 is: 537.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.71 : 1,633.31 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.71/1,633.31 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.71x = 1,633.31 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.71x = 585,149.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,149.64/1,088.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.47

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