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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.93, 1,012.33 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.93, 1,012.33 and 235.98 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.93 : 1,012.33 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.93/1,012.33 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.93x = 1,012.33 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.93x = 238,889.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,889.93/674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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