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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.35, 1,331.22 and 271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.35, 1,331.22 and 271.10 is: 406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.35 : 1,331.22 = 271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.35/1,331.22 = 271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.35x = 1,331.22 × 271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.35x = 360,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,891.45/887.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.71

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