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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.88, 1,331.86 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.88, 1,331.86 and 271.54 is: 407.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.88 : 1,331.86 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.88/1,331.86 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.88x = 1,331.86 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.88x = 361,653.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,653.26/887.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.32

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