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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.82, 1,632.28 and 357.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.82, 1,632.28 and 357.94 is: 536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.82 : 1,632.28 = 357.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.82/1,632.28 = 357.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.82x = 1,632.28 × 357.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.82x = 584,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,258.30/1,088.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.60

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