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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.10, 1,326.30 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.10, 1,326.30 and 267.80 is: 401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.10 : 1,326.30 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.10/1,326.30 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.10x = 1,326.30 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.10x = 355,183.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,183.14/884.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.75

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