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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.05, 1,320.15 and 360.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.05, 1,320.15 and 360.09 is: 540.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.05 : 1,320.15 = 360.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.05/1,320.15 = 360.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.05x = 1,320.15 × 360.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.05x = 475,372.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,372.81/880.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.17

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