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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.41, 1,320.63 and 393.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.41, 1,320.63 and 393.49 is: 590.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.41 : 1,320.63 = 393.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.41/1,320.63 = 393.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.41x = 1,320.63 × 393.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.41x = 519,654.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,654.70/880.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.24

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