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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.33, 1,323.50 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.33, 1,323.50 and 266.04 is: 399.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.33 : 1,323.50 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.33/1,323.50 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.33x = 1,323.50 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.33x = 352,103.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,103.94/882.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.06

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