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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.31, 1,010.07 and 240.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.31, 1,010.07 and 240.57 is: 360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.31 : 1,010.07 = 240.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.31/1,010.07 = 240.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.31x = 1,010.07 × 240.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.31x = 242,992.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,992.54/673.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.89

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