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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.83, 1,324.25 and 266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.83, 1,324.25 and 266.54 is: 399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.83 : 1,324.25 = 266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.83/1,324.25 = 266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.83x = 1,324.25 × 266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.83x = 352,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,965.60/882.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.81

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