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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.48, 1,088.39 and 238.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.48, 1,088.39 and 238.53 is: 357.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.48 : 1,088.39 = 238.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.48/1,088.39 = 238.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.48x = 1,088.39 × 238.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.48x = 259,613.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,613.67/725.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.85

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