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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.86, 1,010.83 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.86, 1,010.83 and 240.98 is: 361.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.86 : 1,010.83 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.86/1,010.83 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.86x = 1,010.83 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.86x = 243,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,589.81/673.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.48

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