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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.18, 1,333.40 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.18, 1,333.40 and 264.28 is: 396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.18 : 1,333.40 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.18/1,333.40 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.18x = 1,333.40 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.18x = 352,390.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,390.95/889.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.31

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