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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.12, 1,327.27 and 268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.12, 1,327.27 and 268.71 is: 402.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.12 : 1,327.27 = 268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.12/1,327.27 = 268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.12x = 1,327.27 × 268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.12x = 356,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,650.72/885.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.94

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