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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.85, 1,332.93 and 272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.85, 1,332.93 and 272.36 is: 408.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.85 : 1,332.93 = 272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.85/1,332.93 = 272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.85x = 1,332.93 × 272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.85x = 363,036.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,036.81/888.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.43

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