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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.15, 1,009.35 and 261.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.15, 1,009.35 and 261.82 is: 392.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.15 : 1,009.35 = 261.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.15/1,009.35 = 261.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.15x = 1,009.35 × 261.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.15x = 264,262.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,262.69/673.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.58

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