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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.57, 1,012.12 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.57, 1,012.12 and 241.76 is: 362.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.57 : 1,012.12 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.57/1,012.12 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.57x = 1,012.12 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.57x = 244,684.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,684.47/674.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.73

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