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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.29, 1,327.61 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.29, 1,327.61 and 260.40 is: 390.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.29 : 1,327.61 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.29/1,327.61 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.29x = 1,327.61 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.29x = 345,708.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,708.34/885.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.51

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