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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.37, 1,087.94 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.37, 1,087.94 and 238.41 is: 357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.37 : 1,087.94 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.37/1,087.94 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.37x = 1,087.94 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.37x = 259,377.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,377.30/725.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.58

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