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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.58, 1,010.08 and 262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.58, 1,010.08 and 262.49 is: 393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.58 : 1,010.08 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.58/1,010.08 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.58x = 1,010.08 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.58x = 265,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,131.18/673.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.61

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