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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.30, 1,087.26 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.30, 1,087.26 and 238.01 is: 356.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.30 : 1,087.26 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.30/1,087.26 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.30x = 1,087.26 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.30x = 258,773.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,773.32/725.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.78

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