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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.14, 1,327.78 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.14, 1,327.78 and 268.88 is: 403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.14 : 1,327.78 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.14/1,327.78 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.14x = 1,327.78 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.14x = 357,013.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,013.49/885.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.34

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