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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.40, 1,322.31 and 265.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.40, 1,322.31 and 265.11 is: 397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.40 : 1,322.31 = 265.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.40/1,322.31 = 265.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.40x = 1,322.31 × 265.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.40x = 350,557.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,557.60/881.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.73

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