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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.52, 1,012.74 and 264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.52, 1,012.74 and 264.58 is: 396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.52 : 1,012.74 = 264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.52/1,012.74 = 264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.52x = 1,012.74 × 264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.52x = 267,950.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,950.75/675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.66

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