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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.51, 1,088.34 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.51, 1,088.34 and 238.60 is: 357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.51 : 1,088.34 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.51/1,088.34 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.51x = 1,088.34 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.51x = 259,672.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,672.27/725.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.92

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