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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.71, 1,009.94 and 240.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.71, 1,009.94 and 240.81 is: 360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.71 : 1,009.94 = 240.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.71/1,009.94 = 240.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.71x = 1,009.94 × 240.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.71x = 243,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,202.45/673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.99

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