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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.62, 1,010.41 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.62, 1,010.41 and 262.84 is: 394.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.62 : 1,010.41 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.62/1,010.41 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.62x = 1,010.41 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.62x = 265,572.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,572.03/673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.24

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