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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.85, 1,333.27 and 272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.85, 1,333.27 and 272.55 is: 408.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.85 : 1,333.27 = 272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.85/1,333.27 = 272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.85x = 1,333.27 × 272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.85x = 363,382.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,382.74/888.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.82

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