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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.11, 1,011.17 and 263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.11, 1,011.17 and 263.14 is: 394.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.11 : 1,011.17 = 263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.11/1,011.17 = 263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.11x = 1,011.17 × 263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.11x = 266,079.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,079.27/674.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.71

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