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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.01, 1,009.55 and 240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.01, 1,009.55 and 240.17 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.01 : 1,009.55 = 240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.01/1,009.55 = 240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.01x = 1,009.55 × 240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.01x = 242,459.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,459.18/673.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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