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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.90, 1,011.02 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.90, 1,011.02 and 263.16 is: 394.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.90 : 1,011.02 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.90/1,011.02 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.90x = 1,011.02 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.90x = 266,060.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,060.02/673.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.81

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