Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.12, 1,331.73 and 271.65
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 888.12, 1,331.73 and 271.65 is: 407.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888.12 : 1,331.73 = 271.65 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888.12/1,331.73 = 271.65/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888.12x = 1,331.73 × 271.65 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888.12x = 361,764.45 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,764.45/888.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407.34
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