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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.98, 1,011.24 and 241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.98, 1,011.24 and 241.17 is: 361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.98 : 1,011.24 = 241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.98/1,011.24 = 241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.98x = 1,011.24 × 241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.98x = 243,880.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,880.75/673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.85

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