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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.13, 1,091.51 and 240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.13, 1,091.51 and 240.92 is: 361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.13 : 1,091.51 = 240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.13/1,091.51 = 240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.13x = 1,091.51 × 240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.13x = 262,959.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,959.93/728.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.14

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