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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.15, 1,326.29 and 267.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.15, 1,326.29 and 267.87 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.15 : 1,326.29 = 267.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.15/1,326.29 = 267.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.15x = 1,326.29 × 267.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.15x = 355,271.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,271.96/884.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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