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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.89, 1,327.52 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.89, 1,327.52 and 268.64 is: 403.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.89 : 1,327.52 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.89/1,327.52 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.89x = 1,327.52 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.89x = 356,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,624.97/884.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.02

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