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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.28, 1,323.48 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.28, 1,323.48 and 265.94 is: 398.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.28 : 1,323.48 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.28/1,323.48 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.28x = 1,323.48 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.28x = 351,966.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,966.27/882.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.93

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