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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.69, 1,332.63 and 272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.69, 1,332.63 and 272.47 is: 408.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.69 : 1,332.63 = 272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.69/1,332.63 = 272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.69x = 1,332.63 × 272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.69x = 363,101.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,101.70/888.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.58

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