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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.11, 1,010.78 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.11, 1,010.78 and 235.14 is: 352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.11 : 1,010.78 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.11/1,010.78 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.11x = 1,010.78 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.11x = 237,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,674.81/674.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.58

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