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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.02, 1,322.80 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.02, 1,322.80 and 265.56 is: 398.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.02 : 1,322.80 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.02/1,322.80 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.02x = 1,322.80 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.02x = 351,282.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,282.77/882.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.27

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