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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.35, 1,092.72 and 241.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.35, 1,092.72 and 241.39 is: 362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.35 : 1,092.72 = 241.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.35/1,092.72 = 241.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.35x = 1,092.72 × 241.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.35x = 263,771.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,771.68/728.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.15

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