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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.02, 1,329.24 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.02, 1,329.24 and 270.02 is: 405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.02 : 1,329.24 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.02/1,329.24 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.02x = 1,329.24 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.02x = 358,914.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,914.74/886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.09

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