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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.06, 1,319.59 and 360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.06, 1,319.59 and 360.42 is: 540.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.06 : 1,319.59 = 360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.06/1,319.59 = 360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.06x = 1,319.59 × 360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.06x = 475,607.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,607.53/880.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.43

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