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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.47, 1,329.78 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.47, 1,329.78 and 270.12 is: 405.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.47 : 1,329.78 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.47/1,329.78 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.47x = 1,329.78 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.47x = 359,200.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,200.17/886.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.20

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