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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.14, 1,320.21 and 393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.14, 1,320.21 and 393.60 is: 590.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.14 : 1,320.21 = 393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.14/1,320.21 = 393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.14x = 1,320.21 × 393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.14x = 519,634.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,634.66/880.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.40

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