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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.32, 1,333.70 and 272.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.32, 1,333.70 and 272.86 is: 409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.32 : 1,333.70 = 272.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.32/1,333.70 = 272.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.32x = 1,333.70 × 272.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.32x = 363,913.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,913.38/889.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.20

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