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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.31, 1,093.60 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.31, 1,093.60 and 242.19 is: 363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.31 : 1,093.60 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.31/1,093.60 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.31x = 1,093.60 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.31x = 264,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,858.98/729.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.16

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