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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.62, 1,323.86 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.62, 1,323.86 and 266.31 is: 399.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.62 : 1,323.86 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.62/1,323.86 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.62x = 1,323.86 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.62x = 352,557.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,557.82/882.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.44

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