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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.69, 1,324.05 and 266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.69, 1,324.05 and 266.41 is: 399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.69 : 1,324.05 = 266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.69/1,324.05 = 266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.69x = 1,324.05 × 266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.69x = 352,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,740.16/882.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.62

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