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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.55, 1,011.10 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.55, 1,011.10 and 235.63 is: 353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.55 : 1,011.10 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.55/1,011.10 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.55x = 1,011.10 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.55x = 238,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,245.49/674.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.19

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