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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.26, 1,010.64 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.26, 1,010.64 and 263.20 is: 394.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.26 : 1,010.64 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.26/1,010.64 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.26x = 1,010.64 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.26x = 266,000.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,000.45/674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.51

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