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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.20, 1,093.68 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.20, 1,093.68 and 242.28 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.20 : 1,093.68 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.20/1,093.68 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.20x = 1,093.68 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.20x = 264,976.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,976.79/729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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