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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.60, 1,088.28 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.60, 1,088.28 and 238.60 is: 357.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.60 : 1,088.28 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.60/1,088.28 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.60x = 1,088.28 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.60x = 259,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,663.61/725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.86

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