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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.17, 1,087.20 and 238.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.17, 1,087.20 and 238.09 is: 356.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.17 : 1,087.20 = 238.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.17/1,087.20 = 238.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.17x = 1,087.20 × 238.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.17x = 258,851.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,851.45/725.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.95

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