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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.24, 1,320.02 and 332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.24, 1,320.02 and 332.30 is: 498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.24 : 1,320.02 = 332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.24/1,320.02 = 332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.24x = 1,320.02 × 332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.24x = 438,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,642.65/880.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.32

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