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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.28, 1,010.01 and 240.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.28, 1,010.01 and 240.29 is: 360.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.28 : 1,010.01 = 240.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.28/1,010.01 = 240.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.28x = 1,010.01 × 240.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.28x = 242,695.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,695.30/673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.47

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