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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.75, 1,330.31 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.75, 1,330.31 and 270.50 is: 405.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.75 : 1,330.31 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.75/1,330.31 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.75x = 1,330.31 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.75x = 359,849.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,849.53/886.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.81

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