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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.20, 1,320.50 and 332.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.20, 1,320.50 and 332.39 is: 498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.20 : 1,320.50 = 332.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.20/1,320.50 = 332.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.20x = 1,320.50 × 332.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.20x = 438,921.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,921.00/880.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.66

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