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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.16, 1,088.40 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.16, 1,088.40 and 360.72 is: 541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.16 : 1,088.40 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.16/1,088.40 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.16x = 1,088.40 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.16x = 392,607.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,607.65/725.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.41

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