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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.40, 1,322.18 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.40, 1,322.18 and 265.07 is: 397.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.40 : 1,322.18 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.40/1,322.18 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.40x = 1,322.18 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.40x = 350,462.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,462.32/881.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.62

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