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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.55, 1,088.34 and 238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.55, 1,088.34 and 238.42 is: 357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.55 : 1,088.34 = 238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.55/1,088.34 = 238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.55x = 1,088.34 × 238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.55x = 259,482.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,482.02/725.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.63

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