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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.07, 1,092.17 and 240.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.07, 1,092.17 and 240.99 is: 361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.07 : 1,092.17 = 240.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.07/1,092.17 = 240.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.07x = 1,092.17 × 240.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.07x = 263,202.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,202.05/728.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.51

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