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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.43, 1,320.66 and 264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.43, 1,320.66 and 264.14 is: 396.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.43 : 1,320.66 = 264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.43/1,320.66 = 264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.43x = 1,320.66 × 264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.43x = 348,837.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,837.48/880.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.21

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