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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.68, 1,323.97 and 266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.68, 1,323.97 and 266.41 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.68 : 1,323.97 = 266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.68/1,323.97 = 266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.68x = 1,323.97 × 266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.68x = 352,710.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,710.90/882.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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