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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.98, 1,325.57 and 267.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.98, 1,325.57 and 267.53 is: 401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.98 : 1,325.57 = 267.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.98/1,325.57 = 267.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.98x = 1,325.57 × 267.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.98x = 354,621.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,621.78/883.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.16

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