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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.19, 1,328.78 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.19, 1,328.78 and 269.72 is: 404.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.19 : 1,328.78 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.19/1,328.78 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.19x = 1,328.78 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.19x = 358,390.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,390.55/886.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.42

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