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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.49, 1,011.33 and 263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.49, 1,011.33 and 263.55 is: 395.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.49 : 1,011.33 = 263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.49/1,011.33 = 263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.49x = 1,011.33 × 263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.49x = 266,536.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,536.02/674.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.17

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