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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.78, 1,333.36 and 272.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.78, 1,333.36 and 272.53 is: 408.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.78 : 1,333.36 = 272.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.78/1,333.36 = 272.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.78x = 1,333.36 × 272.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.78x = 363,382.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,382.61/888.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.86

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