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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.33, 1,092.60 and 241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.33, 1,092.60 and 241.25 is: 361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.33 : 1,092.60 = 241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.33/1,092.60 = 241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.33x = 1,092.60 × 241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.33x = 263,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,584.29/728.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.90

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