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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.20, 1,092.20 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.20, 1,092.20 and 241.20 is: 361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.20 : 1,092.20 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.20/1,092.20 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.20x = 1,092.20 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.20x = 263,438.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,438.64/728.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.77

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