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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.37, 1,319.64 and 360.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.37, 1,319.64 and 360.73 is: 540.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.37 : 1,319.64 = 360.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.37/1,319.64 = 360.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.37x = 1,319.64 × 360.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.37x = 476,033.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,033.74/880.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.72

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