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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725, 1,087.38 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725, 1,087.38 and 238.04 is: 357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725 : 1,087.38 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725/1,087.38 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725x = 1,087.38 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725x = 258,839.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,839.94/725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.02

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