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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.02, 1,332.24 and 272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.02, 1,332.24 and 272.02 is: 408.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.02 : 1,332.24 = 272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.02/1,332.24 = 272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.02x = 1,332.24 × 272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.02x = 362,395.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,395.92/888.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.09

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