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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.34, 1,326.18 and 267.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.34, 1,326.18 and 267.86 is: 401.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.34 : 1,326.18 = 267.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.34/1,326.18 = 267.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.34x = 1,326.18 × 267.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.34x = 355,230.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,230.57/884.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.69

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