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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.13, 1,319.29 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.13, 1,319.29 and 359.91 is: 539.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.13 : 1,319.29 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.13/1,319.29 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.13x = 1,319.29 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.13x = 474,824.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,824.76/880.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.49

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