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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.35, 1,010.16 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.35, 1,010.16 and 240.50 is: 360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.35 : 1,010.16 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.35/1,010.16 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.35x = 1,010.16 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.35x = 242,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,943.48/673.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.80

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