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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.84, 1,326.93 and 268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.84, 1,326.93 and 268.36 is: 402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.84 : 1,326.93 = 268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.84/1,326.93 = 268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.84x = 1,326.93 × 268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.84x = 356,094.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,094.93/884.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.44

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