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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.12, 1,326.42 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.12, 1,326.42 and 267.84 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.12 : 1,326.42 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.12/1,326.42 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.12x = 1,326.42 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.12x = 355,268.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,268.33/884.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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