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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.35, 1,332.72 and 272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.35, 1,332.72 and 272.14 is: 408.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.35 : 1,332.72 = 272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.35/1,332.72 = 272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.35x = 1,332.72 × 272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.35x = 362,687.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,687.10/888.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.27

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