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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.32, 1,324.80 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.32, 1,324.80 and 267.12 is: 400.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.32 : 1,324.80 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.32/1,324.80 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.32x = 1,324.80 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.32x = 353,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,880.58/883.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.63

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