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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.43, 1,010.00 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.43, 1,010.00 and 240.48 is: 360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.43 : 1,010.00 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.43/1,010.00 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.43x = 1,010.00 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.43x = 242,885.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,885.40/673.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.67

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