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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.51, 1,325.45 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.51, 1,325.45 and 267.27 is: 400.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.51 : 1,325.45 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.51/1,325.45 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.51x = 1,325.45 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.51x = 354,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,253.02/883.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.96

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