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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.73, 1,012.08 and 241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.73, 1,012.08 and 241.89 is: 362.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.73 : 1,012.08 = 241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.73/1,012.08 = 241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.73x = 1,012.08 × 241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.73x = 244,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,812.03/674.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.83

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