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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.39, 1,331.29 and 271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.39, 1,331.29 and 271.11 is: 406.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.39 : 1,331.29 = 271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.39/1,331.29 = 271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.39x = 1,331.29 × 271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.39x = 360,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,931.36/887.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.73

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