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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.90, 1,010.95 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.90, 1,010.95 and 240.94 is: 361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.90 : 1,010.95 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.90/1,010.95 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.90x = 1,010.95 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.90x = 243,578.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,578.29/673.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.45

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