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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.10, 1,010.52 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.10, 1,010.52 and 241.02 is: 361.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.10 : 1,010.52 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.10/1,010.52 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.10x = 1,010.52 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.10x = 243,555.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,555.53/674.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.30

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