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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.02, 1,327.49 and 268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.02, 1,327.49 and 268.73 is: 403.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.02 : 1,327.49 = 268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.02/1,327.49 = 268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.02x = 1,327.49 × 268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.02x = 356,736.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,736.39/885.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.08

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