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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.36, 1,010.44 and 262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.36, 1,010.44 and 262.48 is: 393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.36 : 1,010.44 = 262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.36/1,010.44 = 262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.36x = 1,010.44 × 262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.36x = 265,220.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,220.29/673.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.88

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