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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.38, 1,088.19 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.38, 1,088.19 and 360.18 is: 540.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.38 : 1,088.19 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.38/1,088.19 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.38x = 1,088.19 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.38x = 391,944.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,944.27/725.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.33

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