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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.84, 1,011.65 and 241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.84, 1,011.65 and 241.89 is: 362.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.84 : 1,011.65 = 241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.84/1,011.65 = 241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.84x = 1,011.65 × 241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.84x = 244,706.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,706.81/674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.62

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