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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.28, 1,330.99 and 271.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.28, 1,330.99 and 271.03 is: 406.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.28 : 1,330.99 = 271.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.28/1,330.99 = 271.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.28x = 1,330.99 × 271.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.28x = 360,738.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,738.22/887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.57

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