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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.54, 1,011.55 and 263.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.54, 1,011.55 and 263.62 is: 395.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.54 : 1,011.55 = 263.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.54/1,011.55 = 263.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.54x = 1,011.55 × 263.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.54x = 266,664.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,664.81/674.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.33

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