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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.05, 1,010.91 and 241.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.05, 1,010.91 and 241.21 is: 361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.05 : 1,010.91 = 241.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.05/1,010.91 = 241.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.05x = 1,010.91 × 241.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.05x = 243,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,841.60/674.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.76

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