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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.93, 1,009.22 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.93, 1,009.22 and 240.08 is: 360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.93 : 1,009.22 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.93/1,009.22 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.93x = 1,009.22 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.93x = 242,293.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,293.54/672.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.06

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