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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.11, 1,320.03 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.11, 1,320.03 and 263.88 is: 395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.11 : 1,320.03 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.11/1,320.03 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.11x = 1,320.03 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.11x = 348,329.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,329.52/880.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.78

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