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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.74, 1,011.77 and 263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.74, 1,011.77 and 263.56 is: 395.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.74 : 1,011.77 = 263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.74/1,011.77 = 263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.74x = 1,011.77 × 263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.74x = 266,662.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,662.10/674.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.21

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