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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.52, 1,010.42 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.52, 1,010.42 and 240.71 is: 361.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.52 : 1,010.42 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.52/1,010.42 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.52x = 1,010.42 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.52x = 243,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,216.99/673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.11

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