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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.88, 1,011.13 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.88, 1,011.13 and 241.34 is: 362.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.88 : 1,011.13 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.88/1,011.13 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.88x = 1,011.13 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.88x = 244,020.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,020.46/673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.12

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