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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.83, 1,322.75 and 265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.83, 1,322.75 and 265.54 is: 398.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.83 : 1,322.75 = 265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.83/1,322.75 = 265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.83x = 1,322.75 × 265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.83x = 351,243.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,243.04/881.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.31

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