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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.08, 1,326 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.08, 1,326 and 259.36 is: 389.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.08 : 1,326 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.08/1,326 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.08x = 1,326 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.08x = 343,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,911.36/884.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.00

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