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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.10, 1,319.95 and 332.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.10, 1,319.95 and 332.27 is: 498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.10 : 1,319.95 = 332.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.10/1,319.95 = 332.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.10x = 1,319.95 × 332.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.10x = 438,579.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,579.79/880.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.33

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