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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.10, 1,324.71 and 266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.10, 1,324.71 and 266.85 is: 400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.10 : 1,324.71 = 266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.10/1,324.71 = 266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.10x = 1,324.71 × 266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.10x = 353,498.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,498.86/883.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.29

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