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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.20, 1,319.60 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.20, 1,319.60 and 332.08 is: 497.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.20 : 1,319.60 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.20/1,319.60 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.20x = 1,319.60 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.20x = 438,212.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,212.77/880.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.86

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