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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.02, 1,011.52 and 257.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.02, 1,011.52 and 257.93 is: 387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.02 : 1,011.52 = 257.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.02/1,011.52 = 257.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.02x = 1,011.52 × 257.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.02x = 260,901.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,901.35/674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.08

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