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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.12, 1,320.38 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.12, 1,320.38 and 332.28 is: 498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.12 : 1,320.38 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.12/1,320.38 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.12x = 1,320.38 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.12x = 438,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,735.87/880.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.50

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