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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.46, 1,088.24 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.46, 1,088.24 and 238.58 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.46 : 1,088.24 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.46/1,088.24 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.46x = 1,088.24 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.46x = 259,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,629.75/725.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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