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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.34, 1,325.25 and 267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.34, 1,325.25 and 267.02 is: 400.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.34 : 1,325.25 = 267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.34/1,325.25 = 267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.34x = 1,325.25 × 267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.34x = 353,868.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,868.26/883.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.60

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