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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.21, 1,011.29 and 241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.21, 1,011.29 and 241.36 is: 362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.21 : 1,011.29 = 241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.21/1,011.29 = 241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.21x = 1,011.29 × 241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.21x = 244,079.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,079.90/674.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.02

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