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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.34, 1,010.00 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.34, 1,010.00 and 240.50 is: 360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.34 : 1,010.00 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.34/1,010.00 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.34x = 1,010.00 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.34x = 242,908.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,908.13/673.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.75

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