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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.59, 1,010.52 and 240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.59, 1,010.52 and 240.78 is: 361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.59 : 1,010.52 = 240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.59/1,010.52 = 240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.59x = 1,010.52 × 240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.59x = 243,313.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,313.01/673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.22

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