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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.76, 1,012.10 and 263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.76, 1,012.10 and 263.40 is: 395.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.76 : 1,012.10 = 263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.76/1,012.10 = 263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.76x = 1,012.10 × 263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.76x = 266,587.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,587.14/674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.08

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