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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.99, 1,324.46 and 266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.99, 1,324.46 and 266.69 is: 400.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.99 : 1,324.46 = 266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.99/1,324.46 = 266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.99x = 1,324.46 × 266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.99x = 353,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,224.22/882.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.03

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