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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.25, 1,092.10 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.25, 1,092.10 and 241.18 is: 361.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.25 : 1,092.10 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.25/1,092.10 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.25x = 1,092.10 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.25x = 263,392.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,392.68/728.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.68

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