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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.70, 1,009.19 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.70, 1,009.19 and 240.14 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.70 : 1,009.19 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.70/1,009.19 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.70x = 1,009.19 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.70x = 242,346.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,346.89/672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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