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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.67, 1,327.19 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.67, 1,327.19 and 268.35 is: 402.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.67 : 1,327.19 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.67/1,327.19 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.67x = 1,327.19 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.67x = 356,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,151.44/884.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.58

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