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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.33, 1,011.64 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.33, 1,011.64 and 263.58 is: 395.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.33 : 1,011.64 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.33/1,011.64 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.33x = 1,011.64 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.33x = 266,646.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,646.22/674.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.43

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