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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.76, 1,333.08 and 272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.76, 1,333.08 and 272.42 is: 408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.76 : 1,333.08 = 272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.76/1,333.08 = 272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.76x = 1,333.08 × 272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.76x = 363,150.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,150.99/888.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.60

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