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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.67, 1,093.02 and 241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.67, 1,093.02 and 241.73 is: 362.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.67 : 1,093.02 = 241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.67/1,093.02 = 241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.67x = 1,093.02 × 241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.67x = 264,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,210.26/728.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.59

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