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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.38, 1,087.28 and 360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.38, 1,087.28 and 360.44 is: 540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.38 : 1,087.28 = 360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.38/1,087.28 = 360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.38x = 1,087.28 × 360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.38x = 391,899.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,899.20/725.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.27

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