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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.28, 1,323.11 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.28, 1,323.11 and 265.82 is: 398.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.28 : 1,323.11 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.28/1,323.11 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.28x = 1,323.11 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.28x = 351,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,711.08/882.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.64

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