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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.26, 1,326.40 and 267.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.26, 1,326.40 and 267.97 is: 401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.26 : 1,326.40 = 267.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.26/1,326.40 = 267.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.26x = 1,326.40 × 267.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.26x = 355,435.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,435.41/884.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.96

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