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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.18, 1,319.25 and 332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.18, 1,319.25 and 332.02 is: 497.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.18 : 1,319.25 = 332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.18/1,319.25 = 332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.18x = 1,319.25 × 332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.18x = 438,009.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,009.13/880.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.64

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