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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.02, 1,326.15 and 267.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.02, 1,326.15 and 267.79 is: 401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.02 : 1,326.15 = 267.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.02/1,326.15 = 267.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.02x = 1,326.15 × 267.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.02x = 355,121.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,121.74/884.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.71

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