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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.97, 1,010.34 and 263.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.97, 1,010.34 and 263.03 is: 394.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.97 : 1,010.34 = 263.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.97/1,010.34 = 263.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.97x = 1,010.34 × 263.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.97x = 265,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,744.68/673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.30

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