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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.11, 1,319.88 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.11, 1,319.88 and 263.70 is: 395.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.11 : 1,319.88 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.11/1,319.88 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.11x = 1,319.88 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.11x = 348,052.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,052.36/880.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.46

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