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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.58, 1,094.40 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.58, 1,094.40 and 242.68 is: 364.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.58 : 1,094.40 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.58/1,094.40 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.58x = 1,094.40 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.58x = 265,588.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,588.99/729.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.03

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