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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.16, 1,329.38 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.16, 1,329.38 and 269.80 is: 404.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.16 : 1,329.38 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.16/1,329.38 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.16x = 1,329.38 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.16x = 358,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,666.72/886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.74

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