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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.04, 1,092.31 and 241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.04, 1,092.31 and 241.13 is: 361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.04 : 1,092.31 = 241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.04/1,092.31 = 241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.04x = 1,092.31 × 241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.04x = 263,385.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,385.37/728.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.77

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