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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.29, 1,010.39 and 240.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.29, 1,010.39 and 240.45 is: 360.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.29 : 1,010.39 = 240.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.29/1,010.39 = 240.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.29x = 1,010.39 × 240.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.29x = 242,948.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,948.28/673.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.84

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