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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.62, 1,011.93 and 241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.62, 1,011.93 and 241.54 is: 362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.62 : 1,011.93 = 241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.62/1,011.93 = 241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.62x = 1,011.93 × 241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.62x = 244,421.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,421.57/674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.31

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