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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.28, 1,011.48 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.28, 1,011.48 and 241.56 is: 362.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.28 : 1,011.48 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.28/1,011.48 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.28x = 1,011.48 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.28x = 244,333.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,333.11/674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.36

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