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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.18, 1,320.06 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.18, 1,320.06 and 295.20 is: 442.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.18 : 1,320.06 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.18/1,320.06 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.18x = 1,320.06 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.18x = 389,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,680.24/880.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.73

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