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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.84, 1,332.86 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.84, 1,332.86 and 272.43 is: 408.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.84 : 1,332.86 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.84/1,332.86 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.84x = 1,332.86 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.84x = 363,109.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,109.69/888.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.52

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