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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.09, 1,093.52 and 242.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.09, 1,093.52 and 242.15 is: 363.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.09 : 1,093.52 = 242.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.09/1,093.52 = 242.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.09x = 1,093.52 × 242.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.09x = 264,789.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,789.19/729.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.18

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