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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.41, 1,010.25 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.41, 1,010.25 and 240.56 is: 360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.41 : 1,010.25 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.41/1,010.25 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.41x = 1,010.25 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.41x = 243,020.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,020.69/673.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.88

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