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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.74, 1,013.64 and 242.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.74, 1,013.64 and 242.90 is: 364.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.74 : 1,013.64 = 242.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.74/1,013.64 = 242.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.74x = 1,013.64 × 242.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.74x = 246,208.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,208.09/675.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.36

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