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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.86, 1,333.18 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.86, 1,333.18 and 272.44 is: 408.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.86 : 1,333.18 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.86/1,333.18 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.86x = 1,333.18 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.86x = 363,211.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,211.56/888.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.63

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