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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.12, 1,332.24 and 271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.12, 1,332.24 and 271.83 is: 407.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.12 : 1,332.24 = 271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.12/1,332.24 = 271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.12x = 1,332.24 × 271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.12x = 362,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,142.80/888.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.76

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