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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.08, 1,326.34 and 267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.08, 1,326.34 and 267.78 is: 401.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.08 : 1,326.34 = 267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.08/1,326.34 = 267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.08x = 1,326.34 × 267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.08x = 355,167.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,167.33/884.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.74

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