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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.44, 1,011.76 and 241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.44, 1,011.76 and 241.70 is: 362.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.44 : 1,011.76 = 241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.44/1,011.76 = 241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.44x = 1,011.76 × 241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.44x = 244,536.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,536.73/674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.58

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