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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.34, 1,332.82 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.34, 1,332.82 and 272.04 is: 408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.34 : 1,332.82 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.34/1,332.82 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.34x = 1,332.82 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.34x = 362,580.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,580.35/888.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.15

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