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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.16, 1,009.14 and 262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.16, 1,009.14 and 262.02 is: 392.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.16 : 1,009.14 = 262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.16/1,009.14 = 262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.16x = 1,009.14 × 262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.16x = 264,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,414.86/673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.80

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