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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.32, 1,018.91 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.32, 1,018.91 and 240.50 is: 360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.32 : 1,018.91 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.32/1,018.91 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.32x = 1,018.91 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.32x = 245,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,047.86/679.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.73

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