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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.74, 1,011.07 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.74, 1,011.07 and 262.88 is: 394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.74 : 1,011.07 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.74/1,011.07 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.74x = 1,011.07 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.74x = 265,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,790.08/673.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.50

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