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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.37, 1,010.95 and 241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.37, 1,010.95 and 241.43 is: 361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.37 : 1,010.95 = 241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.37/1,010.95 = 241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.37x = 1,010.95 × 241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.37x = 244,073.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,073.66/674.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.93

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