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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.83, 1,011.74 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.83, 1,011.74 and 263.76 is: 395.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.83 : 1,011.74 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.83/1,011.74 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.83x = 1,011.74 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.83x = 266,856.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,856.54/674.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.44

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