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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.27, 1,320.40 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.27, 1,320.40 and 393.66 is: 590.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.27 : 1,320.40 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.27/1,320.40 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.27x = 1,320.40 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.27x = 519,789.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,789.16/880.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.49

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