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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.04, 1,009.88 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.04, 1,009.88 and 240.40 is: 360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.04 : 1,009.88 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.04/1,009.88 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.04x = 1,009.88 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.04x = 242,775.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,775.15/673.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.71

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