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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.68, 1,010.52 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.68, 1,010.52 and 241.14 is: 361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.68 : 1,010.52 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.68/1,010.52 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.68x = 1,010.52 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.68x = 243,676.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,676.79/673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.71

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