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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.78, 1,012.22 and 241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.78, 1,012.22 and 241.94 is: 362.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.78 : 1,012.22 = 241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.78/1,012.22 = 241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.78x = 1,012.22 × 241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.78x = 244,896.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,896.51/674.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.93

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