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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.24, 1,011.08 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.24, 1,011.08 and 263.32 is: 394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.24 : 1,011.08 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.24/1,011.08 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.24x = 1,011.08 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.24x = 266,235.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,235.72/674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.87

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