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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.08, 1,330.67 and 270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.08, 1,330.67 and 270.80 is: 406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.08 : 1,330.67 = 270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.08/1,330.67 = 270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.08x = 1,330.67 × 270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.08x = 360,344.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,344.08/887.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.22

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