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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.50, 1,325.24 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.50, 1,325.24 and 267.25 is: 400.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.50 : 1,325.24 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.50/1,325.24 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.50x = 1,325.24 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.50x = 354,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,170.39/883.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.87

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