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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.26, 1,010.10 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.26, 1,010.10 and 262.50 is: 393.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.26 : 1,010.10 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.26/1,010.10 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.26x = 1,010.10 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.26x = 265,151.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,151.25/673.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.83

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