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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.48, 1,009.97 and 262.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.48, 1,009.97 and 262.57 is: 393.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.48 : 1,009.97 = 262.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.48/1,009.97 = 262.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.48x = 1,009.97 × 262.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.48x = 265,187.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,187.82/673.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.76

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