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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.50, 1,012.26 and 263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.50, 1,012.26 and 263.92 is: 396.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.50 : 1,012.26 = 263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.50/1,012.26 = 263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.50x = 1,012.26 × 263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.50x = 267,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,155.66/674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.08

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