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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.33, 1,088.30 and 359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.33, 1,088.30 and 359.90 is: 540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.33 : 1,088.30 = 359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.33/1,088.30 = 359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.33x = 1,088.30 × 359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.33x = 391,682.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,682.79/725.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.01

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