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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.19, 1,324.80 and 266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.19, 1,324.80 and 266.91 is: 400.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.19 : 1,324.80 = 266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.19/1,324.80 = 266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.19x = 1,324.80 × 266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.19x = 353,602.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,602.37/883.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.37

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