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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.29, 1,319.94 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.29, 1,319.94 and 263.88 is: 395.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.29 : 1,319.94 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.29/1,319.94 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.29x = 1,319.94 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.29x = 348,305.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,305.77/880.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.67

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