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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.37, 1,325.36 and 267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.37, 1,325.36 and 267.10 is: 400.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.37 : 1,325.36 = 267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.37/1,325.36 = 267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.37x = 1,325.36 × 267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.37x = 354,001.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,001.01/883.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.74

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