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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.01, 1,320.02 and 360.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.01, 1,320.02 and 360.26 is: 540.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.01 : 1,320.02 = 360.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.01/1,320.02 = 360.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.01x = 1,320.02 × 360.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.01x = 475,542.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,542.00/880.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.38

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