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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.84, 1,326 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.84, 1,326 and 267.52 is: 401.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.84 : 1,326 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.84/1,326 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.84x = 1,326 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.84x = 354,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,731.52/883.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.35

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