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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.45, 1,008.88 and 262.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.45, 1,008.88 and 262.37 is: 393.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.45 : 1,008.88 = 262.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.45/1,008.88 = 262.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.45x = 1,008.88 × 262.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.45x = 264,701.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,701.71/673.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.05

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