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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.59, 1,323.97 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.59, 1,323.97 and 266.18 is: 399.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.59 : 1,323.97 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.59/1,323.97 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.59x = 1,323.97 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.59x = 352,407.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,407.05/882.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.29

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