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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.44, 1,332.77 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.44, 1,332.77 and 303.55 is: 455.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.44 : 1,332.77 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.44/1,332.77 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.44x = 1,332.77 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.44x = 404,557.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,557.48/888.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.36

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