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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.66, 1,324.08 and 266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.66, 1,324.08 and 266.34 is: 399.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.66 : 1,324.08 = 266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.66/1,324.08 = 266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.66x = 1,324.08 × 266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.66x = 352,655.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,655.47/882.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.54

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