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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880, 1,320.24 and 367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880, 1,320.24 and 367.04 is: 550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880 : 1,320.24 = 367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880/1,320.24 = 367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880x = 1,320.24 × 367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880x = 484,580.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,580.89/880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.66

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