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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.29, 1,011.54 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.29, 1,011.54 and 241.35 is: 362.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.29 : 1,011.54 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.29/1,011.54 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.29x = 1,011.54 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.29x = 244,128.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,128.91/674.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.05

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