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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.99, 1,327.46 and 268.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.99, 1,327.46 and 268.67 is: 402.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.99 : 1,327.46 = 268.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.99/1,327.46 = 268.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.99x = 1,327.46 × 268.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.99x = 356,640.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,640.70/884.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.99

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