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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.40, 1,321.11 and 332.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.40, 1,321.11 and 332.63 is: 499.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.40 : 1,321.11 = 332.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.40/1,321.11 = 332.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.40x = 1,321.11 × 332.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.40x = 439,434.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,434.21/880.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.13

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