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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.47, 1,010.16 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.47, 1,010.16 and 240.64 is: 360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.47 : 1,010.16 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.47/1,010.16 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.47x = 1,010.16 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.47x = 243,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,082.38/673.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.94

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