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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.18, 1,011.73 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.18, 1,011.73 and 263.32 is: 395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.18 : 1,011.73 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.18/1,011.73 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.18x = 1,011.73 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.18x = 266,408.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,408.74/674.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.16

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