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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.13, 1,012.76 and 242.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.13, 1,012.76 and 242.45 is: 363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.13 : 1,012.76 = 242.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.13/1,012.76 = 242.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.13x = 1,012.76 × 242.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.13x = 245,542.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,542.45/675.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.70

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