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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.02, 1,319.04 and 331.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.02, 1,319.04 and 331.83 is: 497.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.02 : 1,319.04 = 331.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.02/1,319.04 = 331.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.02x = 1,319.04 × 331.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.02x = 437,697.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,697.04/880.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.37

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