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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.81, 1,011.08 and 262.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.81, 1,011.08 and 262.97 is: 394.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.81 : 1,011.08 = 262.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.81/1,011.08 = 262.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.81x = 1,011.08 × 262.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.81x = 265,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,877.34/673.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.59

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