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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.63, 1,009.69 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.63, 1,009.69 and 262.58 is: 393.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.63 : 1,009.69 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.63/1,009.69 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.63x = 1,009.69 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.63x = 265,118.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,118.70/673.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.57

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