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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.36, 1,320.39 and 295.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.36, 1,320.39 and 295.31 is: 442.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.36 : 1,320.39 = 295.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.36/1,320.39 = 295.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.36x = 1,320.39 × 295.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.36x = 389,924.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,924.37/880.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.91

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