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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.07, 1,319.95 and 332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.07, 1,319.95 and 332.25 is: 498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.07 : 1,319.95 = 332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.07/1,319.95 = 332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.07x = 1,319.95 × 332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.07x = 438,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,552.56/880.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.32

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