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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.72, 1,012.41 and 241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.72, 1,012.41 and 241.91 is: 362.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.72 : 1,012.41 = 241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.72/1,012.41 = 241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.72x = 1,012.41 × 241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.72x = 244,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,912.10/674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.98

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