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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.89, 1,333.48 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.89, 1,333.48 and 272.58 is: 408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.89 : 1,333.48 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.89/1,333.48 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.89x = 1,333.48 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.89x = 363,479.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,479.98/888.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.91

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