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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.03, 1,011.42 and 263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.03, 1,011.42 and 263.18 is: 394.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.03 : 1,011.42 = 263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.03/1,011.42 = 263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.03x = 1,011.42 × 263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.03x = 266,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,188.04/674.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.92

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