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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.90, 1,324.44 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.90, 1,324.44 and 266.58 is: 399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.90 : 1,324.44 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.90/1,324.44 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.90x = 1,324.44 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.90x = 353,069.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,069.22/882.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.90

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