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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.69, 1,325.02 and 267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.69, 1,325.02 and 267.21 is: 400.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.69 : 1,325.02 = 267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.69/1,325.02 = 267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.69x = 1,325.02 × 267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.69x = 354,058.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,058.59/883.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.66

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