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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675, 1,011.87 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675, 1,011.87 and 241.92 is: 362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675 : 1,011.87 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675/1,011.87 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675x = 1,011.87 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675x = 244,791.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,791.59/675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.65

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