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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.82, 1,011.96 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.82, 1,011.96 and 242.10 is: 363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.82 : 1,011.96 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.82/1,011.96 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.82x = 1,011.96 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.82x = 244,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,995.52/674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.05

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