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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.31, 1,086.53 and 358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.31, 1,086.53 and 358.98 is: 537.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.31 : 1,086.53 = 358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.31/1,086.53 = 358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.31x = 1,086.53 × 358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.31x = 390,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,044.36/725.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.76

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