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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.30, 1,329.51 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.30, 1,329.51 and 270.06 is: 405.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.30 : 1,329.51 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.30/1,329.51 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.30x = 1,329.51 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.30x = 359,047.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,047.47/886.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.11

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