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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.34, 1,011.68 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.34, 1,011.68 and 241.50 is: 362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.34 : 1,011.68 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.34/1,011.68 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.34x = 1,011.68 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.34x = 244,319.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,319.51/674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.31

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