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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.53, 1,012.68 and 242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.53, 1,012.68 and 242.58 is: 363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.53 : 1,012.68 = 242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.53/1,012.68 = 242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.53x = 1,012.68 × 242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.53x = 245,654.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,654.70/675.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.65

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