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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.29, 1,332.44 and 271.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.29, 1,332.44 and 271.99 is: 407.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.29 : 1,332.44 = 271.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.29/1,332.44 = 271.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.29x = 1,332.44 × 271.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.29x = 362,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,411.68/888.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.99

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