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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.34, 1,011.77 and 263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.34, 1,011.77 and 263.78 is: 395.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.34 : 1,011.77 = 263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.34/1,011.77 = 263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.34x = 1,011.77 × 263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.34x = 266,878.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,878.31/674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.76

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