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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.61, 1,012.05 and 241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.61, 1,012.05 and 241.71 is: 362.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.61 : 1,012.05 = 241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.61/1,012.05 = 241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.61x = 1,012.05 × 241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.61x = 244,622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,622.61/674.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.61

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