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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.44, 1,327.76 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.44, 1,327.76 and 269.22 is: 403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.44 : 1,327.76 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.44/1,327.76 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.44x = 1,327.76 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.44x = 357,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,459.55/885.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.71

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