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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.26, 1,327.81 and 268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.26, 1,327.81 and 268.97 is: 403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.26 : 1,327.81 = 268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.26/1,327.81 = 268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.26x = 1,327.81 × 268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.26x = 357,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,143.37/885.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.43

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