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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.14, 1,011.21 and 241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.14, 1,011.21 and 241.27 is: 361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.14 : 1,011.21 = 241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.14/1,011.21 = 241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.14x = 1,011.21 × 241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.14x = 243,974.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,974.64/674.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.91

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