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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.62, 1,011.32 and 241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.62, 1,011.32 and 241.47 is: 361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.62 : 1,011.32 = 241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.62/1,011.32 = 241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.62x = 1,011.32 × 241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.62x = 244,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,203.44/674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.99

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