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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.30, 1,092.33 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.30, 1,092.33 and 241.40 is: 362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.30 : 1,092.33 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.30/1,092.33 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.30x = 1,092.33 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.30x = 263,688.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,688.46/728.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.06

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