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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.20, 1,332.29 and 271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.20, 1,332.29 and 271.88 is: 407.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.20 : 1,332.29 = 271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.20/1,332.29 = 271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.20x = 1,332.29 × 271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.20x = 362,214.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,214.98/888.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.81

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