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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.84, 1,012.26 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.84, 1,012.26 and 242.01 is: 363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.84 : 1,012.26 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.84/1,012.26 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.84x = 1,012.26 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.84x = 244,977.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,977.04/674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.02

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