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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.46, 1,320.53 and 393.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.46, 1,320.53 and 393.42 is: 590.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.46 : 1,320.53 = 393.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.46/1,320.53 = 393.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.46x = 1,320.53 × 393.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.46x = 519,520.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,520.95/880.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.06

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