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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.10, 1,330.22 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.10, 1,330.22 and 270.66 is: 405.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.10 : 1,330.22 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.10/1,330.22 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.10x = 1,330.22 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.10x = 360,037.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,037.35/887.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.86

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