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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.30, 1,088.08 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.30, 1,088.08 and 263 is: 394.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.30 : 1,088.08 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.30/1,088.08 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.30x = 1,088.08 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.30x = 286,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,165.04/725.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.55

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