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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887, 1,330.50 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887, 1,330.50 and 279 is: 418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887 : 1,330.50 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887/1,330.50 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887x = 1,330.50 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887x = 371,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,209.50/887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.50

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