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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.71, 1,011.97 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.71, 1,011.97 and 235.88 is: 353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.71 : 1,011.97 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.71/1,011.97 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.71x = 1,011.97 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.71x = 238,703.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,703.48/674.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.79

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