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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.23, 1,009.83 and 240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.23, 1,009.83 and 240.39 is: 360.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.23 : 1,009.83 = 240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.23/1,009.83 = 240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.23x = 1,009.83 × 240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.23x = 242,753.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,753.03/673.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.58

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