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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.36, 1,332.66 and 271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.36, 1,332.66 and 271.96 is: 407.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.36 : 1,332.66 = 271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.36/1,332.66 = 271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.36x = 1,332.66 × 271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.36x = 362,430.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,430.21/888.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.98

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