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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.48, 1,093.13 and 241.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.48, 1,093.13 and 241.67 is: 362.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.48 : 1,093.13 = 241.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.48/1,093.13 = 241.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.48x = 1,093.13 × 241.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.48x = 264,176.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,176.73/728.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.64

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