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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.58, 1,011.12 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.58, 1,011.12 and 263.52 is: 394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.58 : 1,011.12 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.58/1,011.12 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.58x = 1,011.12 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.58x = 266,450.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,450.34/674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.99

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