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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.78, 1,011.12 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.78, 1,011.12 and 240.94 is: 361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.78 : 1,011.12 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.78/1,011.12 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.78x = 1,011.12 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.78x = 243,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,619.25/673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.57

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