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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.80, 1,010.52 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.80, 1,010.52 and 240.96 is: 361.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.80 : 1,010.52 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.80/1,010.52 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.80x = 1,010.52 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.80x = 243,494.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,494.90/673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.38

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