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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.25, 1,331.07 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.25, 1,331.07 and 271 is: 406.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.25 : 1,331.07 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.25/1,331.07 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.25x = 1,331.07 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.25x = 360,719.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,719.97/887.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.56

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