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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.51, 1,328.37 and 269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.51, 1,328.37 and 269.20 is: 403.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.51 : 1,328.37 = 269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.51/1,328.37 = 269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.51x = 1,328.37 × 269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.51x = 357,596.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,596.39/885.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.83

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