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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.04, 1,320.60 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.04, 1,320.60 and 332.60 is: 499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.04 : 1,320.60 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.04/1,320.60 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.04x = 1,320.60 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.04x = 439,231.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,231.56/880.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.10

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