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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.02, 1,011.17 and 241.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.02, 1,011.17 and 241.21 is: 361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.02 : 1,011.17 = 241.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.02/1,011.17 = 241.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.02x = 1,011.17 × 241.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.02x = 243,904.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,904.32/674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.87

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