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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.05, 1,332.28 and 271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.05, 1,332.28 and 271.69 is: 407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.05 : 1,332.28 = 271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.05/1,332.28 = 271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.05x = 1,332.28 × 271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.05x = 361,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,967.15/888.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.60

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