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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.54, 1,012.17 and 242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.54, 1,012.17 and 242 is: 363.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.54 : 1,012.17 = 242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.54/1,012.17 = 242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.54x = 1,012.17 × 242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.54x = 244,945.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,945.14/674.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.13

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