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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.32, 1,011.60 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.32, 1,011.60 and 263.68 is: 395.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.32 : 1,011.60 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.32/1,011.60 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.32x = 1,011.60 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.32x = 266,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,738.69/674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.57

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