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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.50, 1,332.94 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.50, 1,332.94 and 272.25 is: 408.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.50 : 1,332.94 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.50/1,332.94 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.50x = 1,332.94 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.50x = 362,888.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,888.90/888.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.43

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