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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.25, 1,320.51 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.25, 1,320.51 and 332.48 is: 498.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.25 : 1,320.51 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.25/1,320.51 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.25x = 1,320.51 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.25x = 439,036.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,036.56/880.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.77

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