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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.67, 1,011.59 and 264.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.67, 1,011.59 and 264.00 is: 395.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.67 : 1,011.59 = 264.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.67/1,011.59 = 264.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.67x = 1,011.59 × 264.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.67x = 267,056.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,056.63/674.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.84

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