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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.85, 1,633.54 and 358.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.85, 1,633.54 and 358.39 is: 537.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.85 : 1,633.54 = 358.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.85/1,633.54 = 358.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.85x = 1,633.54 × 358.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.85x = 585,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,444.40/1,088.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.67

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