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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.58, 1,011.81 and 263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.58, 1,011.81 and 263.71 is: 395.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.58 : 1,011.81 = 263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.58/1,011.81 = 263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.58x = 1,011.81 × 263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.58x = 266,824.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,824.42/674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.54

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