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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.10, 1,321.71 and 264.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.10, 1,321.71 and 264.85 is: 397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.10 : 1,321.71 = 264.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.10/1,321.71 = 264.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.10x = 1,321.71 × 264.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.10x = 350,057.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,057.04/881.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.30

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