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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.73, 1,009.99 and 240.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.73, 1,009.99 and 240.79 is: 360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.73 : 1,009.99 = 240.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.73/1,009.99 = 240.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.73x = 1,009.99 × 240.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.73x = 243,189.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,189.24/673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.96

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