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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.39, 1,320.73 and 332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.39, 1,320.73 and 332.62 is: 498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.39 : 1,320.73 = 332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.39/1,320.73 = 332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.39x = 1,320.73 × 332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.39x = 439,297.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,297.08/880.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.98

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