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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.02, 1,093.60 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.02, 1,093.60 and 235.31 is: 352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.02 : 1,093.60 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.02/1,093.60 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.02x = 1,093.60 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.02x = 257,335.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,335.02/729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.99

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