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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.64, 1,011.93 and 235.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.64, 1,011.93 and 235.99 is: 353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.64 : 1,011.93 = 235.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.64/1,011.93 = 235.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.64x = 1,011.93 × 235.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.64x = 238,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,805.36/674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.97

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