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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.87, 1,330.20 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.87, 1,330.20 and 270.53 is: 405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.87 : 1,330.20 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.87/1,330.20 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.87x = 1,330.20 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.87x = 359,854.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,854.71/886.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.76

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