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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.09, 1,011.59 and 263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.09, 1,011.59 and 263.23 is: 395.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.09 : 1,011.59 = 263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.09/1,011.59 = 263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.09x = 1,011.59 × 263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.09x = 266,278.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,278.96/674.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.02

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