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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.39, 1,332.34 and 271.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.39, 1,332.34 and 271.93 is: 407.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.39 : 1,332.34 = 271.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.39/1,332.34 = 271.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.39x = 1,332.34 × 271.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.39x = 362,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,303.22/888.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.82

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