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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.29, 1,326.50 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.29, 1,326.50 and 268.04 is: 402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.29 : 1,326.50 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.29/1,326.50 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.29x = 1,326.50 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.29x = 355,557.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,557.54/884.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.08

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