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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.88, 1,088.82 and 238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.88, 1,088.82 and 238.93 is: 358.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.88 : 1,088.82 = 238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.88/1,088.82 = 238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.88x = 1,088.82 × 238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.88x = 260,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,151.76/725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.40

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