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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.94, 1,009.82 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.94, 1,009.82 and 240.04 is: 360.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.94 : 1,009.82 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.94/1,009.82 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.94x = 1,009.82 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.94x = 242,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,397.19/672.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.21

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