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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.05, 1,321.80 and 264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.05, 1,321.80 and 264.77 is: 397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.05 : 1,321.80 = 264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.05/1,321.80 = 264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.05x = 1,321.80 × 264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.05x = 349,971.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,971.66/881.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.22

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