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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.73, 1,332.64 and 272.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.73, 1,332.64 and 272.29 is: 408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.73 : 1,332.64 = 272.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.73/1,332.64 = 272.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.73x = 1,332.64 × 272.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.73x = 362,864.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,864.55/888.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.30

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