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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.53, 1,009.71 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.53, 1,009.71 and 262.56 is: 393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.53 : 1,009.71 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.53/1,009.71 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.53x = 1,009.71 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.53x = 265,109.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,109.46/673.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.61

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