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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.54, 1,328.51 and 269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.54, 1,328.51 and 269.30 is: 404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.54 : 1,328.51 = 269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.54/1,328.51 = 269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.54x = 1,328.51 × 269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.54x = 357,767.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,767.74/885.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.01

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