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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.07, 1,332.25 and 271.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.07, 1,332.25 and 271.63 is: 407.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.07 : 1,332.25 = 271.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.07/1,332.25 = 271.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.07x = 1,332.25 × 271.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.07x = 361,879.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,879.07/888.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.49

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