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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.00, 1,009.70 and 240.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.00, 1,009.70 and 240.19 is: 360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.00 : 1,009.70 = 240.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.00/1,009.70 = 240.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.00x = 1,009.70 × 240.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.00x = 242,517.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,517.02/673.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.35

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