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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.99, 1,011.23 and 263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.99, 1,011.23 and 263.41 is: 395.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.99 : 1,011.23 = 263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.99/1,011.23 = 263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.99x = 1,011.23 × 263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.99x = 266,366.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,366.22/673.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.21

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