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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.30, 1,010.04 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.30, 1,010.04 and 240.34 is: 360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.30 : 1,010.04 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.30/1,010.04 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.30x = 1,010.04 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.30x = 242,753.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,753.01/673.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.54

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