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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.21, 1,011.23 and 241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.21, 1,011.23 and 241.31 is: 361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.21 : 1,011.23 = 241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.21/1,011.23 = 241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.21x = 1,011.23 × 241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.21x = 244,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,022.14/674.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.94

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