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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.73, 1,324.23 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.73, 1,324.23 and 266.37 is: 399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.73 : 1,324.23 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.73/1,324.23 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.73x = 1,324.23 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.73x = 352,735.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,735.15/882.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.60

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