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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.54, 1,009.68 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.54, 1,009.68 and 240.46 is: 360.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.54 : 1,009.68 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.54/1,009.68 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.54x = 1,009.68 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.54x = 242,787.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,787.65/673.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.47

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