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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.32, 1,319.64 and 393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.32, 1,319.64 and 393.72 is: 590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.32 : 1,319.64 = 393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.32/1,319.64 = 393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.32x = 1,319.64 × 393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.32x = 519,568.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,568.66/880.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.20

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