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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.57, 1,011.95 and 241.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.57, 1,011.95 and 241.63 is: 362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.57 : 1,011.95 = 241.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.57/1,011.95 = 241.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.57x = 1,011.95 × 241.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.57x = 244,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,517.48/674.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.48

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