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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.16, 1,010.20 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.16, 1,010.20 and 240.32 is: 360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.16 : 1,010.20 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.16/1,010.20 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.16x = 1,010.20 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.16x = 242,771.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,771.26/673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.64

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