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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.73, 1,326.65 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.73, 1,326.65 and 268.29 is: 402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.73 : 1,326.65 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.73/1,326.65 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.73x = 1,326.65 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.73x = 355,927.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,927.60/884.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.30

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