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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.66, 1,332.97 and 272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.66, 1,332.97 and 272.36 is: 408.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.66 : 1,332.97 = 272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.66/1,332.97 = 272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.66x = 1,332.97 × 272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.66x = 363,047.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,047.71/888.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.53

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