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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729, 1,093.50 and 242.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729, 1,093.50 and 242.05 is: 363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729 : 1,093.50 = 242.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729/1,093.50 = 242.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729x = 1,093.50 × 242.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729x = 264,682.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,682.53/729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.08

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