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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.24, 1,324.90 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.24, 1,324.90 and 266.96 is: 400.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.24 : 1,324.90 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.24/1,324.90 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.24x = 1,324.90 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.24x = 353,695.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,695.30/883.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.45

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