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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.40, 1,320.84 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.40, 1,320.84 and 295.50 is: 443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.40 : 1,320.84 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.40/1,320.84 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.40x = 1,320.84 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.40x = 390,308.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,308.22/880.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.33

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