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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.24, 1,320.60 and 367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.24, 1,320.60 and 367.60 is: 551.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.24 : 1,320.60 = 367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.24/1,320.60 = 367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.24x = 1,320.60 × 367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.24x = 485,452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,452.56/880.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.50

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