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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.25, 1,087.88 and 238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.25, 1,087.88 and 238.34 is: 357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.25 : 1,087.88 = 238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.25/1,087.88 = 238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.25x = 1,087.88 × 238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.25x = 259,285.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,285.32/725.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.51

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