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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.31, 1,332.59 and 271.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.31, 1,332.59 and 271.94 is: 407.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.31 : 1,332.59 = 271.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.31/1,332.59 = 271.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.31x = 1,332.59 × 271.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.31x = 362,384.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,384.52/888.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.95

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