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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.51, 1,323.95 and 266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.51, 1,323.95 and 266.26 is: 399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.51 : 1,323.95 = 266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.51/1,323.95 = 266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.51x = 1,323.95 × 266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.51x = 352,514.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,514.93/882.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.45

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