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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.04, 1,321.36 and 264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.04, 1,321.36 and 264.58 is: 396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.04 : 1,321.36 = 264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.04/1,321.36 = 264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.04x = 1,321.36 × 264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.04x = 349,605.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,605.43/881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.81

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