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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.32, 1,011.87 and 263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.32, 1,011.87 and 263.74 is: 395.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.32 : 1,011.87 = 263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.32/1,011.87 = 263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.32x = 1,011.87 × 263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.32x = 266,870.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,870.59/674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.76

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