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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.96, 1,095.11 and 243.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.96, 1,095.11 and 243.03 is: 364.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.96 : 1,095.11 = 243.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.96/1,095.11 = 243.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.96x = 1,095.11 × 243.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.96x = 266,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,143.37/729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.60

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