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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.11, 1,323.21 and 265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.11, 1,323.21 and 265.90 is: 398.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.11 : 1,323.21 = 265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.11/1,323.21 = 265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.11x = 1,323.21 × 265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.11x = 351,834.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,834.26/882.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.86

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