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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.98, 1,328.53 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.98, 1,328.53 and 269.54 is: 404.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.98 : 1,328.53 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.98/1,328.53 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.98x = 1,328.53 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.98x = 358,090.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,090.63/885.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.17

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