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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.87, 1,333.13 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.87, 1,333.13 and 272.46 is: 408.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.87 : 1,333.13 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.87/1,333.13 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.87x = 1,333.13 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.87x = 363,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,228.24/888.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.64

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