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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.01, 1,332.06 and 271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.01, 1,332.06 and 271.72 is: 407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.01 : 1,332.06 = 271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.01/1,332.06 = 271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.01x = 1,332.06 × 271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.01x = 361,949.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,949.52/888.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.59

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