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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.27, 1,092.51 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.27, 1,092.51 and 241.34 is: 362.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.27 : 1,092.51 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.27/1,092.51 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.27x = 1,092.51 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.27x = 263,666.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,666.36/728.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.04

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