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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.37, 1,332.52 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.37, 1,332.52 and 272.16 is: 408.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.37 : 1,332.52 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.37/1,332.52 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.37x = 1,332.52 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.37x = 362,657.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,657.96/888.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.23

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