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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.39, 1,011.47 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.39, 1,011.47 and 235.64 is: 353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.39 : 1,011.47 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.39/1,011.47 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.39x = 1,011.47 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.39x = 238,336.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,336.56/674.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.41

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