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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.30, 1,320.27 and 332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.30, 1,320.27 and 332.38 is: 498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.30 : 1,320.27 = 332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.30/1,320.27 = 332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.30x = 1,320.27 × 332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.30x = 438,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,831.34/880.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.50

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