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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.01, 1,011.42 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.01, 1,011.42 and 263.16 is: 394.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.01 : 1,011.42 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.01/1,011.42 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.01x = 1,011.42 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.01x = 266,165.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,165.29/674.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.90

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