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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.13, 1,324.87 and 266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.13, 1,324.87 and 266.81 is: 400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.13 : 1,324.87 = 266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.13/1,324.87 = 266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.13x = 1,324.87 × 266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.13x = 353,488.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,488.56/883.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.27

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