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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.39, 1,094.28 and 242.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.39, 1,094.28 and 242.45 is: 363.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.39 : 1,094.28 = 242.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.39/1,094.28 = 242.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.39x = 1,094.28 × 242.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.39x = 265,308.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,308.19/729.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.74

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