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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.08, 1,331.58 and 271.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.08, 1,331.58 and 271.67 is: 407.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.08 : 1,331.58 = 271.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.08/1,331.58 = 271.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.08x = 1,331.58 × 271.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.08x = 361,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,743.68/888.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.33

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