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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.15, 1,094.53 and 242.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.15, 1,094.53 and 242.86 is: 364.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.15 : 1,094.53 = 242.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.15/1,094.53 = 242.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.15x = 1,094.53 × 242.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.15x = 265,816.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,816.95/730.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.06

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