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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.50, 1,326.24 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.50, 1,326.24 and 268.02 is: 401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.50 : 1,326.24 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.50/1,326.24 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.50x = 1,326.24 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.50x = 355,458.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,458.84/884.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.88

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