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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.47, 1,088.29 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.47, 1,088.29 and 238.52 is: 357.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.47 : 1,088.29 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.47/1,088.29 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.47x = 1,088.29 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.47x = 259,582.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,582.14/725.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.81

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