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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.13, 1,320.00 and 263.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.13, 1,320.00 and 263.67 is: 395.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.13 : 1,320.00 = 263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.13/1,320.00 = 263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.13x = 1,320.00 × 263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.13x = 348,042.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,042.42/880.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.44

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