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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.49, 1,013.08 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.49, 1,013.08 and 242.64 is: 363.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.49 : 1,013.08 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.49/1,013.08 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.49x = 1,013.08 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.49x = 245,815.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,815.66/675.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.91

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