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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.44, 1,325.33 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.44, 1,325.33 and 267.20 is: 400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.44 : 1,325.33 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.44/1,325.33 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.44x = 1,325.33 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.44x = 354,121.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,121.55/883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.85

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