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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.02, 1,009.62 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.02, 1,009.62 and 240.14 is: 360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.02 : 1,009.62 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.02/1,009.62 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.02x = 1,009.62 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.02x = 242,450.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,450.15/673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.24

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