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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.16, 1,009.76 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.16, 1,009.76 and 262.40 is: 393.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.16 : 1,009.76 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.16/1,009.76 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.16x = 1,009.76 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.16x = 264,954.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,954.66/673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.60

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