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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.04, 1,326.19 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.04, 1,326.19 and 267.68 is: 401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.04 : 1,326.19 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.04/1,326.19 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.04x = 1,326.19 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.04x = 354,994.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,994.54/884.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.56

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