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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.21, 1,322.05 and 264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.21, 1,322.05 and 264.90 is: 397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.21 : 1,322.05 = 264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.21/1,322.05 = 264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.21x = 1,322.05 × 264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.21x = 350,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,211.05/881.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.42

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