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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.34, 1,320.91 and 332.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.34, 1,320.91 and 332.71 is: 499.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.34 : 1,320.91 = 332.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.34/1,320.91 = 332.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.34x = 1,320.91 × 332.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.34x = 439,475.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,475.83/880.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.21

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