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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.37, 1,320.99 and 393.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.37, 1,320.99 and 393.29 is: 590.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.37 : 1,320.99 = 393.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.37/1,320.99 = 393.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.37x = 1,320.99 × 393.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.37x = 519,523.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,523.59/880.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.12

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