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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.24, 1,323.40 and 265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.24, 1,323.40 and 265.92 is: 398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.24 : 1,323.40 = 265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.24/1,323.40 = 265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.24x = 1,323.40 × 265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.24x = 351,918.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,918.53/882.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.89

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