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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.67, 1,330.19 and 270.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.67, 1,330.19 and 270.35 is: 405.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.67 : 1,330.19 = 270.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.67/1,330.19 = 270.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.67x = 1,330.19 × 270.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.67x = 359,616.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,616.87/886.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.58

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