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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.72, 1,632.84 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.72, 1,632.84 and 358.10 is: 537.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.72 : 1,632.84 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.72/1,632.84 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.72x = 1,632.84 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.72x = 584,720.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,720.00/1,088.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.07

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