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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.40, 1,321.62 and 264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.40, 1,321.62 and 264.84 is: 397.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.40 : 1,321.62 = 264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.40/1,321.62 = 264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.40x = 1,321.62 × 264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.40x = 350,017.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,017.84/881.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.12

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