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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.35, 1,320.66 and 360.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.35, 1,320.66 and 360.63 is: 541.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.35 : 1,320.66 = 360.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.35/1,320.66 = 360.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.35x = 1,320.66 × 360.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.35x = 476,269.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,269.62/880.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.00

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