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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.09, 1,093.73 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.09, 1,093.73 and 241.98 is: 363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.09 : 1,093.73 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.09/1,093.73 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.09x = 1,093.73 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.09x = 264,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,659.58/729.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.00

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