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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.52, 1,322.45 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.52, 1,322.45 and 265.20 is: 397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.52 : 1,322.45 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.52/1,322.45 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.52x = 1,322.45 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.52x = 350,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,712.41/881.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.85

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