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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.04, 1,329.26 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.04, 1,329.26 and 269.80 is: 404.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.04 : 1,329.26 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.04/1,329.26 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.04x = 1,329.26 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.04x = 358,634.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,634.35/886.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.76

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