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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.25, 1,011.33 and 241.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.25, 1,011.33 and 241.29 is: 361.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.25 : 1,011.33 = 241.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.25/1,011.33 = 241.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.25x = 1,011.33 × 241.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.25x = 244,023.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,023.82/674.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.92

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