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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.11, 1,324.23 and 266.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.11, 1,324.23 and 266.65 is: 399.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.11 : 1,324.23 = 266.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.11/1,324.23 = 266.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.11x = 1,324.23 × 266.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.11x = 353,105.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,105.93/883.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.84

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