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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.04, 1,011.30 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.04, 1,011.30 and 241.20 is: 361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.04 : 1,011.30 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.04/1,011.30 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.04x = 1,011.30 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.04x = 243,925.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,925.56/674.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.89

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