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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.47, 1,322.27 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.47, 1,322.27 and 265.12 is: 397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.47 : 1,322.27 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.47/1,322.27 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.47x = 1,322.27 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.47x = 350,560.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,560.22/881.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.70

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