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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.81, 1,010.04 and 262.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.81, 1,010.04 and 262.69 is: 393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.81 : 1,010.04 = 262.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.81/1,010.04 = 262.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.81x = 1,010.04 × 262.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.81x = 265,327.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,327.41/673.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.77

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