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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.39, 1,326.77 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.39, 1,326.77 and 268.14 is: 402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.39 : 1,326.77 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.39/1,326.77 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.39x = 1,326.77 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.39x = 355,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,756.46/884.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.26

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