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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.60, 1,327.14 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.60, 1,327.14 and 268.32 is: 402.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.60 : 1,327.14 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.60/1,327.14 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.60x = 1,327.14 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.60x = 356,096.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,096.86/884.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.55

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