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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.54, 1,012.14 and 241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.54, 1,012.14 and 241.90 is: 362.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.54 : 1,012.14 = 241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.54/1,012.14 = 241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.54x = 1,012.14 × 241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.54x = 244,836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,836.67/674.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.97

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