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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.30, 1,328.01 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.30, 1,328.01 and 269.06 is: 403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.30 : 1,328.01 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.30/1,328.01 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.30x = 1,328.01 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.30x = 357,308.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,308.24/885.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.60

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