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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.26, 1,093.95 and 242.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.26, 1,093.95 and 242.31 is: 363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.26 : 1,093.95 = 242.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.26/1,093.95 = 242.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.26x = 1,093.95 × 242.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.26x = 265,075.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,075.02/729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.48

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