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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.29, 1,087.53 and 238.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.29, 1,087.53 and 238.21 is: 357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.29 : 1,087.53 = 238.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.29/1,087.53 = 238.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.29x = 1,087.53 × 238.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.29x = 259,060.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,060.52/725.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.18

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