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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.48, 1,319.65 and 360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.48, 1,319.65 and 360.46 is: 540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.48 : 1,319.65 = 360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.48/1,319.65 = 360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.48x = 1,319.65 × 360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.48x = 475,681.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,681.04/880.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.25

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