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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.43, 1,088.39 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.43, 1,088.39 and 238.56 is: 357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.43 : 1,088.39 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.43/1,088.39 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.43x = 1,088.39 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.43x = 259,646.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,646.32/725.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.92

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