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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.53, 1,328.49 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.53, 1,328.49 and 269.22 is: 403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.53 : 1,328.49 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.53/1,328.49 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.53x = 1,328.49 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.53x = 357,656.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,656.08/885.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.89

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