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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.02, 1,320.03 and 360.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.02, 1,320.03 and 360.03 is: 540.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.02 : 1,320.03 = 360.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.02/1,320.03 = 360.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.02x = 1,320.03 × 360.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.02x = 475,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,250.40/880.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.05

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