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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.25, 1,332.57 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.25, 1,332.57 and 272 is: 408.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.25 : 1,332.57 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.25/1,332.57 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.25x = 1,332.57 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.25x = 362,459.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,459.04/888.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.06

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