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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.94, 1,327.08 and 268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.94, 1,327.08 and 268.45 is: 402.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.94 : 1,327.08 = 268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.94/1,327.08 = 268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.94x = 1,327.08 × 268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.94x = 356,251.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,251.31/884.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.57

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