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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.52, 1,329.99 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.52, 1,329.99 and 270.24 is: 405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.52 : 1,329.99 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.52/1,329.99 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.52x = 1,329.99 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.52x = 359,411.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,411.28/886.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.42

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