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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.17, 1,332.25 and 272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.17, 1,332.25 and 272.01 is: 408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.17 : 1,332.25 = 272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.17/1,332.25 = 272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.17x = 1,332.25 × 272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.17x = 362,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,382.14/888.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.01

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