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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.39, 1,332.62 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.39, 1,332.62 and 272.04 is: 408.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.39 : 1,332.62 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.39/1,332.62 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.39x = 1,332.62 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.39x = 362,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,524.58/888.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.07

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