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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.94, 1,632.80 and 358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.94, 1,632.80 and 358.32 is: 537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.94 : 1,632.80 = 358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.94/1,632.80 = 358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.94x = 1,632.80 × 358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.94x = 585,063.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,063.10/1,088.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.28

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