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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.95, 1,011.12 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.95, 1,011.12 and 241.14 is: 361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.95 : 1,011.12 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.95/1,011.12 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.95x = 1,011.12 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.95x = 243,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,821.48/673.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.78

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