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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.36, 1,320.02 and 360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.36, 1,320.02 and 360.62 is: 540.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.36 : 1,320.02 = 360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.36/1,320.02 = 360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.36x = 1,320.02 × 360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.36x = 476,025.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,025.61/880.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.72

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