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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.22, 1,009.56 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.22, 1,009.56 and 262.14 is: 393.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.22 : 1,009.56 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.22/1,009.56 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.22x = 1,009.56 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.22x = 264,646.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,646.06/673.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.10

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