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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.10, 1,092.15 and 241.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.10, 1,092.15 and 241.15 is: 361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.10 : 1,092.15 = 241.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.10/1,092.15 = 241.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.10x = 1,092.15 × 241.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.10x = 263,371.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,371.97/728.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.73

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