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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.36, 1,331.16 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.36, 1,331.16 and 270.96 is: 406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.36 : 1,331.16 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.36/1,331.16 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.36x = 1,331.16 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.36x = 360,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,691.11/887.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.48

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