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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.88, 1,012.14 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.88, 1,012.14 and 242.04 is: 363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.88 : 1,012.14 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.88/1,012.14 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.88x = 1,012.14 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.88x = 244,978.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,978.37/674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.00

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