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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.80, 1,333.20 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.80, 1,333.20 and 272.60 is: 408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.80 : 1,333.20 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.80/1,333.20 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.80x = 1,333.20 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.80x = 363,430.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,430.32/888.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.90

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