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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.20, 1,010.55 and 263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.20, 1,010.55 and 263.26 is: 394.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.20 : 1,010.55 = 263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.20/1,010.55 = 263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.20x = 1,010.55 × 263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.20x = 266,032.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,032.34/674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.59

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