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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.34, 1,329.34 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.34, 1,329.34 and 261.50 is: 392.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.34 : 1,329.34 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.34/1,329.34 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.34x = 1,329.34 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.34x = 347,623.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,623.08/886.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.20

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