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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.34, 1,010.07 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.34, 1,010.07 and 262.58 is: 393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.34 : 1,010.07 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.34/1,010.07 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.34x = 1,010.07 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.34x = 265,224.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,224.18/673.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.89

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