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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.48, 1,325.38 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.48, 1,325.38 and 267.16 is: 400.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.48 : 1,325.38 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.48/1,325.38 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.48x = 1,325.38 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.48x = 354,088.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,088.52/883.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.79

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