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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.02, 1,327.30 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.02, 1,327.30 and 268.56 is: 402.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.02 : 1,327.30 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.02/1,327.30 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.02x = 1,327.30 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.02x = 356,459.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,459.69/885.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.77

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