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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.52, 1,087.92 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.52, 1,087.92 and 238.50 is: 357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.52 : 1,087.92 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.52/1,087.92 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.52x = 1,087.92 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.52x = 259,468.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,468.92/725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.63

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