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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.96, 1,333.08 and 272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.96, 1,333.08 and 272.68 is: 408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.96 : 1,333.08 = 272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.96/1,333.08 = 272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.96x = 1,333.08 × 272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.96x = 363,504.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,504.25/888.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.91

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