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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.28, 1,087.74 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.28, 1,087.74 and 238.32 is: 357.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.28 : 1,087.74 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.28/1,087.74 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.28x = 1,087.74 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.28x = 259,230.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,230.20/725.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.42

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