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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.30, 1,326.48 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.30, 1,326.48 and 267.98 is: 401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.30 : 1,326.48 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.30/1,326.48 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.30x = 1,326.48 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.30x = 355,473.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,473.43/884.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.99

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