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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.11, 1,009.21 and 262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.11, 1,009.21 and 262.28 is: 393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.11 : 1,009.21 = 262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.11/1,009.21 = 262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.11x = 1,009.21 × 262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.11x = 264,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,695.60/673.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.25

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