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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.11, 1,332.30 and 271.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.11, 1,332.30 and 271.79 is: 407.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.11 : 1,332.30 = 271.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.11/1,332.30 = 271.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.11x = 1,332.30 × 271.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.11x = 362,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,105.82/888.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.73

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