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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.73, 1,327.02 and 268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.73, 1,327.02 and 268.43 is: 402.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.73 : 1,327.02 = 268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.73/1,327.02 = 268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.73x = 1,327.02 × 268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.73x = 356,219.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,219.10/884.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.63

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