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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.44, 1,322.29 and 265.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.44, 1,322.29 and 265.13 is: 397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.44 : 1,322.29 = 265.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.44/1,322.29 = 265.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.44x = 1,322.29 × 265.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.44x = 350,577.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,577.43/881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.73

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