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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.34, 1,328.20 and 269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.34, 1,328.20 and 269.08 is: 403.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.34 : 1,328.20 = 269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.34/1,328.20 = 269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.34x = 1,328.20 × 269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.34x = 357,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,392.06/885.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.68

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