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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.98, 1,327.01 and 268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.98, 1,327.01 and 268.33 is: 402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.98 : 1,327.01 = 268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.98/1,327.01 = 268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.98x = 1,327.01 × 268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.98x = 356,069.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,069.58/884.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.35

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