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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.48, 1,327.78 and 269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.48, 1,327.78 and 269.04 is: 403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.48 : 1,327.78 = 269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.48/1,327.78 = 269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.48x = 1,327.78 × 269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.48x = 357,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,225.26/885.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.43

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