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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.04, 1,009.60 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.04, 1,009.60 and 261.92 is: 392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.04 : 1,009.60 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.04/1,009.60 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.04x = 1,009.60 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.04x = 264,434.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,434.43/673.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.90

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