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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.04, 1,319.86 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.04, 1,319.86 and 263.58 is: 395.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.04 : 1,319.86 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.04/1,319.86 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.04x = 1,319.86 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.04x = 347,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,884.08/880.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.31

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