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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.44, 1,093.52 and 242.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.44, 1,093.52 and 242.36 is: 363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.44 : 1,093.52 = 242.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.44/1,093.52 = 242.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.44x = 1,093.52 × 242.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.44x = 265,025.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,025.51/729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.33

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