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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.67, 1,324.19 and 266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.67, 1,324.19 and 266.35 is: 399.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.67 : 1,324.19 = 266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.67/1,324.19 = 266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.67x = 1,324.19 × 266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.67x = 352,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,698.01/882.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.58

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