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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.94, 1,323.10 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.94, 1,323.10 and 265.60 is: 398.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.94 : 1,323.10 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.94/1,323.10 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.94x = 1,323.10 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.94x = 351,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,415.36/881.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.46

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