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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.42, 1,332.60 and 272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.42, 1,332.60 and 272.10 is: 408.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.42 : 1,332.60 = 272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.42/1,332.60 = 272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.42x = 1,332.60 × 272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.42x = 362,600.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,600.46/888.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.14

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