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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.33, 1,011.94 and 263.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.33, 1,011.94 and 263.81 is: 395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.33 : 1,011.94 = 263.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.33/1,011.94 = 263.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.33x = 1,011.94 × 263.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.33x = 266,957.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,957.55/674.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.89

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