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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.47, 1,326.60 and 268.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.47, 1,326.60 and 268.15 is: 402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.47 : 1,326.60 = 268.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.47/1,326.60 = 268.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.47x = 1,326.60 × 268.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.47x = 355,727.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,727.79/884.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.19

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