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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.42, 1,011.72 and 241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.42, 1,011.72 and 241.46 is: 362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.42 : 1,011.72 = 241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.42/1,011.72 = 241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.42x = 1,011.72 × 241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.42x = 244,289.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,289.91/674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.22

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