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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.31, 1,094.18 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.31, 1,094.18 and 235.71 is: 353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.31 : 1,094.18 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.31/1,094.18 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.31x = 1,094.18 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.31x = 257,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,902.52/729.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.63

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