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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.02, 1,093.77 and 242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.02, 1,093.77 and 242.12 is: 363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.02 : 1,093.77 = 242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.02/1,093.77 = 242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.02x = 1,093.77 × 242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.02x = 264,818.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,818.12/729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.25

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