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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.56, 1,332.44 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.56, 1,332.44 and 272.16 is: 408.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.56 : 1,332.44 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.56/1,332.44 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.56x = 1,332.44 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.56x = 362,636.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,636.87/888.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.12

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