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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.39, 1,326.35 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.39, 1,326.35 and 267.93 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.39 : 1,326.35 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.39/1,326.35 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.39x = 1,326.35 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.39x = 355,369.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,369.63/884.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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