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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.73, 1,325.73 and 267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.73, 1,325.73 and 267.37 is: 401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.73 : 1,325.73 = 267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.73/1,325.73 = 267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.73x = 1,325.73 × 267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.73x = 354,460.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,460.43/883.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.10

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