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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.63, 1,333.07 and 272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.63, 1,333.07 and 272.42 is: 408.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.63 : 1,333.07 = 272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.63/1,333.07 = 272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.63x = 1,333.07 × 272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.63x = 363,154.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,154.93/888.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.67

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