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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.96, 1,632.96 and 348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.96, 1,632.96 and 348.38 is: 522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.96 : 1,632.96 = 348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.96/1,632.96 = 348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.96x = 1,632.96 × 348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.96x = 568,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,890.60/1,088.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.42

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