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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.66, 1,010.13 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.66, 1,010.13 and 240.76 is: 361.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.66 : 1,010.13 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.66/1,010.13 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.66x = 1,010.13 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.66x = 243,198.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,198.90/673.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.01

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