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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.06, 1,008.98 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.06, 1,008.98 and 240.11 is: 359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.06 : 1,008.98 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.06/1,008.98 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.06x = 1,008.98 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.06x = 242,268.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,268.11/673.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.95

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