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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.81, 1,010.72 and 240.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.81, 1,010.72 and 240.95 is: 361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.81 : 1,010.72 = 240.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.81/1,010.72 = 240.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.81x = 1,010.72 × 240.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.81x = 243,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,536.11/673.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.43

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