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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.56, 1,330.96 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.56, 1,330.96 and 271.08 is: 406.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.56 : 1,330.96 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.56/1,330.96 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.56x = 1,330.96 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.56x = 360,796.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,796.64/887.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.50

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