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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.27, 1,320.65 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.27, 1,320.65 and 295.32 is: 443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.27 : 1,320.65 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.27/1,320.65 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.27x = 1,320.65 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.27x = 390,014.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,014.36/880.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.06

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