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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.08, 1,010.64 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.08, 1,010.64 and 235.24 is: 352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.08 : 1,010.64 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.08/1,010.64 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.08x = 1,010.64 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.08x = 237,742.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,742.95/674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.69

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