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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.79, 1,327.40 and 268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.79, 1,327.40 and 268.46 is: 402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.79 : 1,327.40 = 268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.79/1,327.40 = 268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.79x = 1,327.40 × 268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.79x = 356,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,351.81/884.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.75

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