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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.40, 1,332.23 and 271.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.40, 1,332.23 and 271.97 is: 407.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.40 : 1,332.23 = 271.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.40/1,332.23 = 271.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.40x = 1,332.23 × 271.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.40x = 362,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,323.57/888.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.84

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