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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.97, 1,012.41 and 242.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.97, 1,012.41 and 242.14 is: 363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.97 : 1,012.41 = 242.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.97/1,012.41 = 242.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.97x = 1,012.41 × 242.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.97x = 245,144.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,144.96/674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.19

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