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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.19, 1,322.05 and 264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.19, 1,322.05 and 264.92 is: 397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.19 : 1,322.05 = 264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.19/1,322.05 = 264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.19x = 1,322.05 × 264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.19x = 350,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,237.49/881.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.46

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