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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.48, 1,323.50 and 266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.48, 1,323.50 and 266.03 is: 398.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.48 : 1,323.50 = 266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.48/1,323.50 = 266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.48x = 1,323.50 × 266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.48x = 352,082.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,082.76/882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.97

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