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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.60, 1,011.90 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.60, 1,011.90 and 235.84 is: 353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.60 : 1,011.90 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.60/1,011.90 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.60x = 1,011.90 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.60x = 238,648.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,648.14/674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.77

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