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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.64, 1,011.78 and 263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.64, 1,011.78 and 263.64 is: 395.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.64 : 1,011.78 = 263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.64/1,011.78 = 263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.64x = 1,011.78 × 263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.64x = 266,745.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,745.68/674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.39

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