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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.63, 1,322.46 and 265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.63, 1,322.46 and 265.37 is: 398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.63 : 1,322.46 = 265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.63/1,322.46 = 265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.63x = 1,322.46 × 265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.63x = 350,941.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,941.21/881.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.06

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