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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.25, 1,320.38 and 367.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.25, 1,320.38 and 367.25 is: 550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.25 : 1,320.38 = 367.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.25/1,320.38 = 367.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.25x = 1,320.38 × 367.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.25x = 484,907.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,907.72/880.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.88

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