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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.37, 1,092.33 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.37, 1,092.33 and 241.32 is: 361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.37 : 1,092.33 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.37/1,092.33 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.37x = 1,092.33 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.37x = 263,601.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,601.08/728.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.91

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