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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887, 1,330.58 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887, 1,330.58 and 270.76 is: 406.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887 : 1,330.58 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887/1,330.58 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887x = 1,330.58 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887x = 360,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,267.84/887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.16

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