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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.74, 1,322.38 and 265.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.74, 1,322.38 and 265.31 is: 397.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.74 : 1,322.38 = 265.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.74/1,322.38 = 265.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.74x = 1,322.38 × 265.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.74x = 350,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,840.64/881.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.90

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