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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.03, 1,010.23 and 262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.03, 1,010.23 and 262.96 is: 394.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.03 : 1,010.23 = 262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.03/1,010.23 = 262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.03x = 1,010.23 × 262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.03x = 265,650.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,650.08/674.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.12

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