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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.16, 1,327.42 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.16, 1,327.42 and 268.68 is: 402.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.16 : 1,327.42 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.16/1,327.42 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.16x = 1,327.42 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.16x = 356,651.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,651.21/885.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.92

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