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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.45, 1,320.28 and 264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.45, 1,320.28 and 264.04 is: 395.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.45 : 1,320.28 = 264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.45/1,320.28 = 264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.45x = 1,320.28 × 264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.45x = 348,605.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,605.74/880.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.94

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