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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.61, 1,327.98 and 269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.61, 1,327.98 and 269.15 is: 403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.61 : 1,327.98 = 269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.61/1,327.98 = 269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.61x = 1,327.98 × 269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.61x = 357,425.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,425.82/885.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.60

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