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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.23, 1,012.83 and 242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.23, 1,012.83 and 242.38 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.23 : 1,012.83 = 242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.23/1,012.83 = 242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.23x = 1,012.83 × 242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.23x = 245,489.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,489.74/675.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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