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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.42, 1,010.22 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.42, 1,010.22 and 240.46 is: 360.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.42 : 1,010.22 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.42/1,010.22 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.42x = 1,010.22 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.42x = 242,917.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,917.50/673.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.72

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