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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.02, 1,094.63 and 242.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.02, 1,094.63 and 242.81 is: 364.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.02 : 1,094.63 = 242.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.02/1,094.63 = 242.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.02x = 1,094.63 × 242.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.02x = 265,780.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,780.42/730.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.07

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