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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.73, 1,633.35 and 358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.73, 1,633.35 and 358.38 is: 537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.73 : 1,633.35 = 358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.73/1,633.35 = 358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.73x = 1,633.35 × 358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.73x = 585,359.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,359.97/1,088.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.65

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