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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.62, 1,332.43 and 272.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.62, 1,332.43 and 272.15 is: 408.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.62 : 1,332.43 = 272.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.62/1,332.43 = 272.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.62x = 1,332.43 × 272.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.62x = 362,620.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,620.82/888.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.07

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