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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.43, 1,332.79 and 272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.43, 1,332.79 and 272.07 is: 408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.43 : 1,332.79 = 272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.43/1,332.79 = 272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.43x = 1,332.79 × 272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.43x = 362,611.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,611.50/888.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.15

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