Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880, 1,320 and 367
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 880, 1,320 and 367 is: 550.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
880 : 1,320 = 367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
880/1,320 = 367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
880x = 1,320 × 367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
880x = 484,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,440/880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550.50
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