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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.08, 1,314.04 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.08, 1,314.04 and 268.08 is: 402.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.08 : 1,314.04 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.08/1,314.04 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.08x = 1,314.04 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.08x = 352,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,267.84/876.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.10

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