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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.64, 1,323.94 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.64, 1,323.94 and 266.32 is: 399.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.64 : 1,323.94 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.64/1,323.94 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.64x = 1,323.94 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.64x = 352,591.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,591.70/882.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.47

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