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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.32, 1,323.67 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.32, 1,323.67 and 266.09 is: 399.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.32 : 1,323.67 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.32/1,323.67 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.32x = 1,323.67 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.32x = 352,208.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,208.07/882.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.18

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