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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.22, 1,320.26 and 264.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.22, 1,320.26 and 264.07 is: 396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.22 : 1,320.26 = 264.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.22/1,320.26 = 264.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.22x = 1,320.26 × 264.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.22x = 348,633.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,633.14/880.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.07

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