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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.40, 1,320.66 and 393.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.40, 1,320.66 and 393.32 is: 590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.40 : 1,320.66 = 393.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.40/1,320.66 = 393.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.40x = 1,320.66 × 393.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.40x = 519,441.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,441.99/880.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.01

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