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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.10, 1,012.62 and 242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.10, 1,012.62 and 242.24 is: 363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.10 : 1,012.62 = 242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.10/1,012.62 = 242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.10x = 1,012.62 × 242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.10x = 245,297.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,297.07/675.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.35

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