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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.15, 1,327.27 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.15, 1,327.27 and 268.74 is: 402.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.15 : 1,327.27 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.15/1,327.27 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.15x = 1,327.27 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.15x = 356,690.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,690.54/885.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.97

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