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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.26, 1,330.95 and 271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.26, 1,330.95 and 271.01 is: 406.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.26 : 1,330.95 = 271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.26/1,330.95 = 271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.26x = 1,330.95 × 271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.26x = 360,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,700.76/887.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.53

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