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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.42, 1,324.90 and 266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.42, 1,324.90 and 266.97 is: 400.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.42 : 1,324.90 = 266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.42/1,324.90 = 266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.42x = 1,324.90 × 266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.42x = 353,713.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,713.86/883.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.39

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