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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.83, 1,633.64 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.83, 1,633.64 and 358.40 is: 537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.83 : 1,633.64 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.83/1,633.64 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.83x = 1,633.64 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.83x = 585,494.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,494.78/1,088.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.73

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