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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.04, 1,323.12 and 265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.04, 1,323.12 and 265.79 is: 398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.04 : 1,323.12 = 265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.04/1,323.12 = 265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.04x = 1,323.12 × 265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.04x = 351,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,672.06/882.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.70

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