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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.02, 1,010.44 and 262.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.02, 1,010.44 and 262.87 is: 394.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.02 : 1,010.44 = 262.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.02/1,010.44 = 262.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.02x = 1,010.44 × 262.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.02x = 265,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,614.36/674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.07

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