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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.14, 1,332.12 and 271.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.14, 1,332.12 and 271.85 is: 407.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.14 : 1,332.12 = 271.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.14/1,332.12 = 271.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.14x = 1,332.12 × 271.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.14x = 362,136.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,136.82/888.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.75

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