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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.87, 1,010.71 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.87, 1,010.71 and 262.72 is: 394.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.87 : 1,010.71 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.87/1,010.71 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.87x = 1,010.71 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.87x = 265,533.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,533.73/673.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.04

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