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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.82, 1,333.17 and 272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.82, 1,333.17 and 272.47 is: 408.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.82 : 1,333.17 = 272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.82/1,333.17 = 272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.82x = 1,333.17 × 272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.82x = 363,248.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,248.83/888.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.69

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