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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.58, 1,088.12 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.58, 1,088.12 and 238.52 is: 357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.58 : 1,088.12 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.58/1,088.12 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.58x = 1,088.12 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.58x = 259,538.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,538.38/725.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.70

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