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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.72, 1,010.91 and 240.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.72, 1,010.91 and 240.91 is: 361.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.72 : 1,010.91 = 240.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.72/1,010.91 = 240.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.72x = 1,010.91 × 240.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.72x = 243,538.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,538.33/673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.48

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