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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.02, 1,010.55 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.02, 1,010.55 and 235.17 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.02 : 1,010.55 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.02/1,010.55 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.02x = 1,010.55 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.02x = 237,651.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,651.04/674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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