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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.70, 1,011.51 and 241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.70, 1,011.51 and 241.62 is: 362.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.70 : 1,011.51 = 241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.70/1,011.51 = 241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.70x = 1,011.51 × 241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.70x = 244,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,401.05/674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.24

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