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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.34, 1,331.20 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.34, 1,331.20 and 271.08 is: 406.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.34 : 1,331.20 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.34/1,331.20 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.34x = 1,331.20 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.34x = 360,861.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,861.70/887.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.68

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