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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.78, 1,325.35 and 267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.78, 1,325.35 and 267.33 is: 400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.78 : 1,325.35 = 267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.78/1,325.35 = 267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.78x = 1,325.35 × 267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.78x = 354,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,305.82/883.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.90

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