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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.67, 1,322.69 and 265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.67, 1,322.69 and 265.35 is: 398.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.67 : 1,322.69 = 265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.67/1,322.69 = 265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.67x = 1,322.69 × 265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.67x = 350,979.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,979.10/881.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.08

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