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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.43, 1,325.15 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.43, 1,325.15 and 267.14 is: 400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.43 : 1,325.15 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.43/1,325.15 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.43x = 1,325.15 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.43x = 354,000.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,000.57/883.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.71

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