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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.30, 1,009.54 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.30, 1,009.54 and 261.96 is: 392.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.30 : 1,009.54 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.30/1,009.54 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.30x = 1,009.54 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.30x = 264,455.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,455.59/673.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.78

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