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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883, 1,324.55 and 266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883, 1,324.55 and 266.69 is: 400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883 : 1,324.55 = 266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883/1,324.55 = 266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883x = 1,324.55 × 266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883x = 353,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,244.24/883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.05

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