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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.31, 1,320.33 and 295.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.31, 1,320.33 and 295.21 is: 442.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.31 : 1,320.33 = 295.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.31/1,320.33 = 295.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.31x = 1,320.33 × 295.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.31x = 389,769.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,769.32/880.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.77

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