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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.19, 1,320.42 and 360.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.19, 1,320.42 and 360.17 is: 540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.19 : 1,320.42 = 360.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.19/1,320.42 = 360.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.19x = 1,320.42 × 360.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.19x = 475,569.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,569.07/880.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.31

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