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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.38, 1,010.84 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.38, 1,010.84 and 241.40 is: 361.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.38 : 1,010.84 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.38/1,010.84 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.38x = 1,010.84 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.38x = 244,016.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,016.78/674.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.84

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