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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.90, 1,095.03 and 242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.90, 1,095.03 and 242.96 is: 364.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.90 : 1,095.03 = 242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.90/1,095.03 = 242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.90x = 1,095.03 × 242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.90x = 266,043.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,043.01/729.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.49

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