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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.19, 1,321.86 and 264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.19, 1,321.86 and 264.90 is: 397.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.19 : 1,321.86 = 264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.19/1,321.86 = 264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.19x = 1,321.86 × 264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.19x = 350,160.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,160.71/881.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.37

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