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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.64, 1,325.43 and 267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.64, 1,325.43 and 267.77 is: 401.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.64 : 1,325.43 = 267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.64/1,325.43 = 267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.64x = 1,325.43 × 267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.64x = 354,913.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,913.70/883.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.65

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