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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.20, 1,319.38 and 295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.20, 1,319.38 and 295.06 is: 442.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.20 : 1,319.38 = 295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.20/1,319.38 = 295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.20x = 1,319.38 × 295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.20x = 389,292.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,292.23/880.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.28

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