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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.95, 1,326.13 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.95, 1,326.13 and 267.62 is: 401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.95 : 1,326.13 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.95/1,326.13 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.95x = 1,326.13 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.95x = 354,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,893.12/883.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.49

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