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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.37, 1,012.02 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.37, 1,012.02 and 263.50 is: 395.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.37 : 1,012.02 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.37/1,012.02 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.37x = 1,012.02 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.37x = 266,667.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,667.27/674.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.43

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