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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.72, 1,011.68 and 263.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.72, 1,011.68 and 263.38 is: 394.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.72 : 1,011.68 = 263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.72/1,011.68 = 263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.72x = 1,011.68 × 263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.72x = 266,456.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,456.28/674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.91

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