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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.21, 1,326.66 and 267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.21, 1,326.66 and 267.92 is: 401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.21 : 1,326.66 = 267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.21/1,326.66 = 267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.21x = 1,326.66 × 267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.21x = 355,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,445.30/884.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.99

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