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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.60, 1,332.81 and 272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.60, 1,332.81 and 272.74 is: 409.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.60 : 1,332.81 = 272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.60/1,332.81 = 272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.60x = 1,332.81 × 272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.60x = 363,503.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,503.94/888.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.07

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