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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.43, 1,094.15 and 242.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.43, 1,094.15 and 242.53 is: 363.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.43 : 1,094.15 = 242.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.43/1,094.15 = 242.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.43x = 1,094.15 × 242.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.43x = 265,362.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,362.07/729.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.79

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