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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.21, 1,324.77 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.21, 1,324.77 and 266.90 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.21 : 1,324.77 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.21/1,324.77 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.21x = 1,324.77 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.21x = 353,581.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,581.11/883.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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