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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.38, 1,094.26 and 242.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.38, 1,094.26 and 242.42 is: 363.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.38 : 1,094.26 = 242.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.38/1,094.26 = 242.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.38x = 1,094.26 × 242.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.38x = 265,270.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,270.51/729.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.69

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