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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.47, 1,325.29 and 267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.47, 1,325.29 and 267.17 is: 400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.47 : 1,325.29 = 267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.47/1,325.29 = 267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.47x = 1,325.29 × 267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.47x = 354,070.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,070.43/883.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.77

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