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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.33, 1,322.00 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.33, 1,322.00 and 265.04 is: 397.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.33 : 1,322.00 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.33/1,322.00 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.33x = 1,322.00 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.33x = 350,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,374.94/881.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.55

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