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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.15, 1,011.39 and 263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.15, 1,011.39 and 263.30 is: 395.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.15 : 1,011.39 = 263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.15/1,011.39 = 263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.15x = 1,011.39 × 263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.15x = 266,298.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,298.63/674.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.02

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