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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.65, 1,322.54 and 265.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.65, 1,322.54 and 265.31 is: 397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.65 : 1,322.54 = 265.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.65/1,322.54 = 265.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.65x = 1,322.54 × 265.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.65x = 350,883.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,883.09/881.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.98

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