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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.58, 1,322.35 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.58, 1,322.35 and 265.26 is: 397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.58 : 1,322.35 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.58/1,322.35 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.58x = 1,322.35 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.58x = 350,766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,766.56/881.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.88

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