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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.41, 1,087.88 and 238.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.41, 1,087.88 and 238.35 is: 357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.41 : 1,087.88 = 238.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.41/1,087.88 = 238.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.41x = 1,087.88 × 238.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.41x = 259,296.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,296.20/725.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.45

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