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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.00, 1,319.22 and 331.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.00, 1,319.22 and 331.90 is: 497.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.00 : 1,319.22 = 331.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.00/1,319.22 = 331.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.00x = 1,319.22 × 331.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.00x = 437,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,845.82/880.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.55

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