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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.79, 1,011.99 and 235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.79, 1,011.99 and 235.93 is: 353.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.79 : 1,011.99 = 235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.79/1,011.99 = 235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.79x = 1,011.99 × 235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.79x = 238,758.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,758.80/674.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.83

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