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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.34, 1,010.89 and 241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.34, 1,010.89 and 241.19 is: 361.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.34 : 1,010.89 = 241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.34/1,010.89 = 241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.34x = 1,010.89 × 241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.34x = 243,816.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,816.56/674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.56

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