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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.33, 1,320.53 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.33, 1,320.53 and 332.56 is: 498.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.33 : 1,320.53 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.33/1,320.53 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.33x = 1,320.53 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.33x = 439,151.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,151.06/880.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.85

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