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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.98, 1,333.52 and 272.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.98, 1,333.52 and 272.78 is: 409.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.98 : 1,333.52 = 272.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.98/1,333.52 = 272.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.98x = 1,333.52 × 272.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.98x = 363,757.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,757.59/888.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.19

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