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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.84, 1,329.02 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.84, 1,329.02 and 269.56 is: 404.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.84 : 1,329.02 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.84/1,329.02 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.84x = 1,329.02 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.84x = 358,250.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,250.63/885.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.42

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