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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.33, 1,011.08 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.33, 1,011.08 and 241.52 is: 362.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.33 : 1,011.08 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.33/1,011.08 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.33x = 1,011.08 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.33x = 244,191.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,191.59/674.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.13

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