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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.80, 1,328.31 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.80, 1,328.31 and 269.40 is: 403.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.80 : 1,328.31 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.80/1,328.31 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.80x = 1,328.31 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.80x = 357,847.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,847.20/885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.98

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