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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.66, 1,331.49 and 271.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.66, 1,331.49 and 271.37 is: 407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.66 : 1,331.49 = 271.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.66/1,331.49 = 271.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.66x = 1,331.49 × 271.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.66x = 361,325.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,325.19/887.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.05

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