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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.01, 1,326.02 and 267.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.01, 1,326.02 and 267.71 is: 401.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.01 : 1,326.02 = 267.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.01/1,326.02 = 267.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.01x = 1,326.02 × 267.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.01x = 354,992.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,992.80/884.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.57

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