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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.07, 1,093.50 and 242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.07, 1,093.50 and 242.06 is: 363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.07 : 1,093.50 = 242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.07/1,093.50 = 242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.07x = 1,093.50 × 242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.07x = 264,687.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,687.14/729.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.05

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