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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.81, 1,333.16 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.81, 1,333.16 and 272.52 is: 408.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.81 : 1,333.16 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.81/1,333.16 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.81x = 1,333.16 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.81x = 363,311.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,311.40/888.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.76

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