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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.45, 1,329.73 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.45, 1,329.73 and 270.18 is: 405.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.45 : 1,329.73 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.45/1,329.73 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.45x = 1,329.73 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.45x = 359,258.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,258.45/886.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.28

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