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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.34, 1,087.79 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.34, 1,087.79 and 238.28 is: 357.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.34 : 1,087.79 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.34/1,087.79 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.34x = 1,087.79 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.34x = 259,191.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,191.97/725.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.34

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