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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.47, 1,325.10 and 267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.47, 1,325.10 and 267.15 is: 400.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.47 : 1,325.10 = 267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.47/1,325.10 = 267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.47x = 1,325.10 × 267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.47x = 354,000.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,000.47/883.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.69

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