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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.16, 1,319.87 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.16, 1,319.87 and 360.04 is: 539.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.16 : 1,319.87 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.16/1,319.87 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.16x = 1,319.87 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.16x = 475,203.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,203.60/880.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.91

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