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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.38, 1,320.78 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.38, 1,320.78 and 264.06 is: 396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.38 : 1,320.78 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.38/1,320.78 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.38x = 1,320.78 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.38x = 348,765.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,765.17/880.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.15

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