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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.02, 1,320.27 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.02, 1,320.27 and 295.08 is: 442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.02 : 1,320.27 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.02/1,320.27 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.02x = 1,320.27 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.02x = 389,585.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,585.27/880.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.70

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