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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.10, 1,328.63 and 269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.10, 1,328.63 and 269.63 is: 404.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.10 : 1,328.63 = 269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.10/1,328.63 = 269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.10x = 1,328.63 × 269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.10x = 358,230.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,230.52/886.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.28

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