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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.92, 1,010.82 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.92, 1,010.82 and 241.08 is: 361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.92 : 1,010.82 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.92/1,010.82 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.92x = 1,010.82 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.92x = 243,688.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,688.49/673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.60

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