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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.03, 1,093.55 and 241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.03, 1,093.55 and 241.97 is: 362.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.03 : 1,093.55 = 241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.03/1,093.55 = 241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.03x = 1,093.55 × 241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.03x = 264,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,599.62/729.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.95

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