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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.68, 1,010.98 and 262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.68, 1,010.98 and 262.82 is: 394.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.68 : 1,010.98 = 262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.68/1,010.98 = 262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.68x = 1,010.98 × 262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.68x = 265,705.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,705.76/673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.41

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