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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.17, 1,319.83 and 263.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.17, 1,319.83 and 263.67 is: 395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.17 : 1,319.83 = 263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.17/1,319.83 = 263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.17x = 1,319.83 × 263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.17x = 347,999.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,999.58/880.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.38

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