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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.02, 1,008.99 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.02, 1,008.99 and 262.08 is: 392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.02 : 1,008.99 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.02/1,008.99 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.02x = 1,008.99 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.02x = 264,436.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,436.10/673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.91

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