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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.27, 1,011.09 and 241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.27, 1,011.09 and 241.43 is: 362.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.27 : 1,011.09 = 241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.27/1,011.09 = 241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.27x = 1,011.09 × 241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.27x = 244,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,107.46/674.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.03

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