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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.03, 1,321.61 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.03, 1,321.61 and 264.69 is: 397.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.03 : 1,321.61 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.03/1,321.61 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.03x = 1,321.61 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.03x = 349,809.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,809.02/881.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.05

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