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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.45, 1,320.49 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.45, 1,320.49 and 264.15 is: 396.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.45 : 1,320.49 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.45/1,320.49 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.45x = 1,320.49 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.45x = 348,807.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,807.43/880.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.17

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