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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.49, 1,323.31 and 266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.49, 1,323.31 and 266.03 is: 398.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.49 : 1,323.31 = 266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.49/1,323.31 = 266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.49x = 1,323.31 × 266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.49x = 352,035.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,035.37/882.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.91

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