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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.19, 1,325.77 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.19, 1,325.77 and 267.72 is: 401.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.19 : 1,325.77 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.19/1,325.77 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.19x = 1,325.77 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.19x = 354,935.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,935.14/884.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.42

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