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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.24, 1,322.03 and 264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.24, 1,322.03 and 264.93 is: 397.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.24 : 1,322.03 = 264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.24/1,322.03 = 264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.24x = 1,322.03 × 264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.24x = 350,245.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,245.41/881.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.45

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