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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.09, 1,324.82 and 266.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.09, 1,324.82 and 266.83 is: 400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.09 : 1,324.82 = 266.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.09/1,324.82 = 266.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.09x = 1,324.82 × 266.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.09x = 353,500.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,500.39/883.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.30

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