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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.07, 1,092.10 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.07, 1,092.10 and 241.16 is: 361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.07 : 1,092.10 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.07/1,092.10 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.07x = 1,092.10 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.07x = 263,368.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,368.71/728.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.74

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