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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.18, 1,093.74 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.18, 1,093.74 and 242.19 is: 363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.18 : 1,093.74 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.18/1,093.74 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.18x = 1,093.74 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.18x = 264,892.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,892.89/729.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.28

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