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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.25, 1,010.97 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.25, 1,010.97 and 235.26 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.25 : 1,010.97 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.25/1,010.97 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.25x = 1,010.97 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.25x = 237,840.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,840.80/674.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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