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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.60, 1,329.75 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.60, 1,329.75 and 270.16 is: 405.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.60 : 1,329.75 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.60/1,329.75 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.60x = 1,329.75 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.60x = 359,241.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,241.94/886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.19

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