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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.17, 1,321.88 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.17, 1,321.88 and 264.80 is: 397.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.17 : 1,321.88 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.17/1,321.88 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.17x = 1,321.88 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.17x = 350,035.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,035.80/881.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.24

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