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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.29, 1,325.16 and 267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.29, 1,325.16 and 267.21 is: 400.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.29 : 1,325.16 = 267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.29/1,325.16 = 267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.29x = 1,325.16 × 267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.29x = 354,096.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,096.00/883.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.88

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