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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.49, 1,324.81 and 267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.49, 1,324.81 and 267.03 is: 400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.49 : 1,324.81 = 267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.49/1,324.81 = 267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.49x = 1,324.81 × 267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.49x = 353,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,764.01/883.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.42

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