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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.62, 1,009.82 and 240.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.62, 1,009.82 and 240.47 is: 360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.62 : 1,009.82 = 240.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.62/1,009.82 = 240.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.62x = 1,009.82 × 240.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.62x = 242,829.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,829.40/673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.49

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