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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.05, 1,329.07 and 269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.05, 1,329.07 and 269.76 is: 404.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.05 : 1,329.07 = 269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.05/1,329.07 = 269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.05x = 1,329.07 × 269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.05x = 358,523.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,523.28/886.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.63

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