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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.13, 1,093.66 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.13, 1,093.66 and 242.18 is: 363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.13 : 1,093.66 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.13/1,093.66 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.13x = 1,093.66 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.13x = 264,862.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,862.58/729.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.26

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