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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.42, 1,322.10 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.42, 1,322.10 and 265.10 is: 397.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.42 : 1,322.10 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.42/1,322.10 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.42x = 1,322.10 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.42x = 350,488.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,488.71/881.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.64

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