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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886, 1,329 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886, 1,329 and 278 is: 417

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886 : 1,329 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886/1,329 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886x = 1,329 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886x = 369,462
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,462/886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417

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