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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.63, 1,088.42 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.63, 1,088.42 and 238.68 is: 358.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.63 : 1,088.42 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.63/1,088.42 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.63x = 1,088.42 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.63x = 259,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,782.89/725.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.01

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