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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.99, 1,333.45 and 272.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.99, 1,333.45 and 272.67 is: 408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.99 : 1,333.45 = 272.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.99/1,333.45 = 272.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.99x = 1,333.45 × 272.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.99x = 363,591.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,591.81/888.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.99

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