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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.61, 1,010.21 and 262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.61, 1,010.21 and 262.65 is: 393.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.61 : 1,010.21 = 262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.61/1,010.21 = 262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.61x = 1,010.21 × 262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.61x = 265,331.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,331.66/673.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.90

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